Automation & Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

AISIN World Corp. of America; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex/

Job summary

AISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Automation & Controls at AISIN Manufacturing Illinois (AMI). You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment, focusing on PLC-based control systems and robotics support to minimize downtime.

You will analyze machine data, modify control logic, and implement automation upgrades while following safety standards and change-management procedures; collaboration with Engineering, IT, and Production is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming experience required.
• Experience with automation systems in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, including I/O, sensors, safety devices, drives, and motion systems.
• Modify, test, and validate PLC logic, HMI screens, and control parameters following change-management procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving VFDs, servos, encoders, vision systems, and safety PLCs.
• Support and troubleshoot robotic systems (industrial robots, end-of-arm tooling, and safety interlocks).
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, IO-Link, etc.).
• Assist with new equipment installation, commissioning, and automation upgrades.
• Analyze machine performance data to identify root causes and recommend long-term countermeasures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Production teams on automation improvements and system optimization.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, including lockout/tagout and electrical safety requirements.
• Document all maintenance activities, programming changes, and system updates.
• Communicate equipment status, risks, and corrective actions clearly to leadership and production teams.

Skills

Electrical & controls

PLC ladder logic

HMI programming

VFDs & servo drives

Robotics support

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Automation or related field

Tools

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

AISIN World Corp. of America is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Automation & Controls at AISIN Manufacturing Illinois (AMI). You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment, focusing on PLC-based control systems and robotics support to minimize downtime.

You will analyze machine data, modify control logic, and implement automation upgrades while following safety standards and change-management procedures; collaboration with Engineering, IT, and Production is expected.