Automation & Controls Technician - Custom Manufacturing

Applied Medical Technology; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Medical Technology is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and improve custom automation cells in a controlled manufacturing environment. The role requires advanced PLC/HMI knowledge, robotics experience, and disciplined documentation practices.

You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to maximize uptime while ensuring compliance with internal quality requirements and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience troubleshooting custom automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Automation Direct. Proficiency with Fanuc Robotic systems.
• Experience with HMI systems, VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, and industrial communication networks. Keyence, Cognex, or Festo experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of sensors, actuators, relays, safety circuits, and machine controls.
• Demonstrated ability to perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Strong computer skills and experience with CMMS and Fiix.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex automation systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, HMI interfaces, industrial networks, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and motion control devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system failures within custom automated manufacturing cells.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Analyze equipment faults using schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, system documentation, and diagnostic software.
• Support validation, qualification, and startup activities for new and modified automation equipment.
• Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, controlled procedures, and change management requirements.
• Accurately document troubleshooting activities, repairs, corrective actions, equipment modifications, and maintenance records.
• Assist in developing and updating equipment documentation, work instructions, maintenance procedures, and technical records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, quality, safety, and process efficiency.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Documentation accuracy

Quality-focused decisions

Cross-functional communication

Safety awareness

Independent work

Prioritization / multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Automation / Electrical Engineering Technology / Mechatronics

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Automation Direct PLC

Fanuc Robotics

HMI Systems

VFDs / Servo Drives

CMMS Fiix

P&IDs reading

Job description

Applied Medical Technology is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and improve custom automation cells in a controlled manufacturing environment. The role requires advanced PLC/HMI knowledge, robotics experience, and disciplined documentation practices.

You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to maximize uptime while ensuring compliance with internal quality requirements and safety policies.