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Seeking a motivated and hands-on Technician/Technologist to support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. This role is ideal for experienced technicians who have developed strong technical skills through practical field experience, military service, trade school, apprenticeships, or previous industrial automation work, regardless of whether they possess a four-year degree. • The Technician/Technologist will work alongside engineers, project managers, electricians, and customers to deliver high-quality automation solutions for manufacturing, material handling, automotive, and industrial facilities. The successful candidate will assist with PLC-controlled equipment, control panels, conveyors, tooling systems, vision systems, and related automation technologies. We specialize in controls design, system integration, material handling controls, tooling controls, vision systems, and UL-certified control panel fabrication. • Essential Responsibilities • Assist with installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of automated control systems. • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation-related issues on production and material handling equipment. • Perform panel checkout, I/O verification, wiring validation, and system testing. • Support PLC, HMI, VFD, barcode, scanner, and vision system integration activities. • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation. • Assist engineers with equipment modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Conduct preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. • Support customer production launches and system start-ups as needed. • Identify and resolve equipment issues in a safe and timely manner. • Document troubleshooting activities, startup reports, punch-list items, and corrective actions. • Maintain compliance with customer, company, and safety requirements. • Travel to customer facilities for project support, startup, and service work as required. • Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required. • Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent experience preferred. • Relevant industrial experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. • Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, controls, maintenance, electrical systems, or related technical fields. • Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring drawings. • Experience using electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and network diagnostic tools. • Knowledge of industrial control systems and automation equipment. • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. • Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required. • Preferred Qualifications • Experience with: o Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs o Siemens PLC systems o HMIs and SCADA systems o Industrial networking