Automation Tech

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for an Automation Tech to help keep the world moving. Our Automation Technician supports the design, build, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing production support of automated manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving equipment performance through strong technical capability in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, robotics, electrical controls, pneumatics, mechanical assembly, and system documentation. The position requires hands‑on problem solving, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and the ability to travel as needed to support equipment installation, startup, and service activities.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $21.5 in revenue in 2026. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make‑or‑break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment using PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Support setup, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic systems and automated work cells.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical controls, sensors, actuators, drives, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and production equipment.
• Interpret and work from electrical prints, schematics, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, and control documentation.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Provide technical support to production operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with mechanical assembly, wiring, panel work, pneumatic plumbing, and machine integration as required.
• Train and support maintenance technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting methods, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, troubleshooting guides, equipment records, and control system notes.
• Work effectively with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Travel as required to support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer or supplier activities.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 1-5 years’ experience in PLCs and / or Robotics programming (Associate’s degree or greater from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in engineering; Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or similar related degree is preferred).
• Electrical background is necessary.
• PLC/SCADA/HMI programming.
• Troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning.
• Knowledge in pneumatics and mechanical assembly a plus.
• Assemble, test, install and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• May use computer-assisted design software to create CAD drawings of project…