Automation & Controls Maintenance Technician

aisincareers

Illinois

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision
HSA/FSA
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance
EAP
Vehicle Discounts

Job summary

AISIN Manufacturing Illinois (AMI) is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Automation & Controls to maintain, troubleshoot, program, and improve advanced manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The role emphasizes automation, PLC-based control systems, robotics support, industrial networking, and data-driven troubleshooting.

You will minimize downtime, improve system reliability, and support continuous improvement by analyzing machine behavior, modifying control logic, and implementing

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Automation, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
  • PLC troubleshooting and programming experience required.
  • Experience with automation systems in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute daily maintenance and preventive/corrective tasks on automated equipment and facility systems.
  • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery including I/O, sensors, drives, and safety devices.
  • Modify, test, and validate PLC logic, HMI screens, and control parameters.
  • Diagnose issues with VFDs, servos, encoders, vision systems, and safety PLCs.
  • Support robotic systems and industrial networks.
  • Assist with installation, commissioning, and automation upgrades.
  • Analyze machine performance data to identify root causes and countermeasures.
  • Document maintenance activities and programming changes.
  • Communicate equipment status and actions to leadership and teams.

Skills

Electrical systems
Automation
PLC programming
HMI development
VFDs & servo drives
Robotics systems
Industrial networking
Electrical schematics
Troubleshooting
Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley
Siemens

Job description

AISIN Manufacturing Illinois (AMI) is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Automation & Controls to maintain, troubleshoot, program, and improve advanced manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The role emphasizes automation, PLC-based control systems, robotics support, industrial networking, and data-driven troubleshooting.

You will minimize downtime, improve system reliability, and support continuous improvement by analyzing machine behavior, modifying control logic, and implementing

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