Automation & Controls Technician – 3rd Shift PLC & Robotics

Actalent; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Onsite benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician for Greenville, MI, on a 3rd shift. You will maintain, troubleshoot, program, and enhance PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and support HMIs, servo, vision, and robotics.

Join a hands-on team focused on improving uptime, safety, and production efficiency while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations. The role requires 3+ years automation experience or 10+ years hands-on; associate degree plus is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree+ & 3 years of automation and controls experience, OR 10+ years of equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Strong experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, industrial electrical systems and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and automation equipment and robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC-based control systems, primarily using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms.
• Support and integrate HMIs, servo systems, vision systems, and robotic equipment.
• Improve automation programs to enhance production efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Assist with control panel assembly, wiring, and electrical system support.
• Evaluate and recommend electrical and automation components for new and existing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and test machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and commissioning of new automation equipment.
• Partner with engineering teams on machine builds, system upgrades, and production launches.
• Program and troubleshoot robotic systems using controllers and teach pendants.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and overall performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and improvement projects.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Robotics integration

Schematic reading

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley

HMI systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician for Greenville, MI, on a 3rd shift. You will maintain, troubleshoot, program, and enhance PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) and support HMIs, servo, vision, and robotics.

Join a hands-on team focused on improving uptime, safety, and production efficiency while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations. The role requires 3+ years automation experience or 10+ years hands-on; associate degree plus is acceptable.