Automation & Controls Technician II

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician focused on automation and controls to keep production equipment running. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.

This role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance OEE, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced Wisconsin manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in automation, robotics, controls, electrical, or relevant engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience in automation, robotics, and controls.
• NFPA 70E Certification required.
• OSHA Certification preferred.
• Ability to create, modify and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs and read schematics.
• Read prints, schematics, diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Willingness to learn Lean concepts and improve maintenance processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, routine and preventive maintenance on CNC equipment, robotics, control systems and related equipment.
• Maintain and modify PLC and HMI programs; troubleshoot control systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure safety standards and LOTO compliance.
• Improve OEE, safety, quality and productivity through process improvements.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns using root-cause analysis.
• Operate tools and equipment; maintain maintenance records and job documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics/automation familiarity

Education

Two-year degree in automation or related engineering field

Three years of automation/controls experience

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI programming software

Electrical schematics reading

Multi-meter

Job description

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician focused on automation and controls to keep production equipment running. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.

This role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to enhance OEE, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced Wisconsin manufacturing environment.