Automation Technician - Actalent : Job Details

Automation / Manufacturing Technician

This role requires daily interaction with automation and manufacturing groups to ensure efficient and productive operation of automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train, assist, and evaluate lower-level technicians.
• Perform major repairs and complex troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical automation issues.
• Communicate with project managers, customers, and vendors regarding technical automation requirements.
• Provide input and critiques for automation systems design.
• Assist engineers and project managers in creating and running automation qualifications.
• Make changes and revisions to basic automation designs and update all pertinent documentation.
• Assemble quotas for average automation projects such as refurbishments and repairs.
• Execute low to mid-level project coordination assignments.
• Identify technology training needs to stay current with automation equipment and techniques.
• Write camera programs from start to finish for automation and mold applications, and assist in debugging or improving existing programs.
• Write and alter programs for 6 axis and SCARA automation robots, and complex top entry/mold take out robot programs.
• Utilize PLC knowledge to connect and diagnose automated equipment issues and make improvements.
• Create and modify existing PMs for automated cells to minimize downtime.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with CAD and instrumentation implementation.
• Expertise in manufacturing and process improvement.
• Strong skills in continuous improvement within an engineering context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A college degree (AAS or above) in an Automation-related field such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing technician with high-speed precision manufacturing equipment and inspection systems.

Work Environment

You will work in a new state-of-the-art facility, with Monday to Friday 8-hour shifts during the day. Flexible start times are available between 6-7am. This offers an opportunity to grow internally and expand into various engineering skillsets.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $93000.00/yr.

401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.