Automation Controls Technician: PLCs, Motion & HMI

Closure Systems International Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking an entry-level automation professional to design and upgrade machine controls for manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with the Electrical Controls Engineer on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include PLC programming, drive support, AutoCAD schematics, HMIs, and troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level experience debugging and testing electro‑mechanical systems.
• Able to configure HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipment.
• Experience programming and commissioning motion control systems including multi‑axis robots.
• Programming PLC‑based controls for manufacturing.
• Industrial automation with electro‑mechanical and controls work.
• Machine vision applications a plus.
• Utilizing engineering principles and knowledge to effectively troubleshoot control issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as automation resource for continuous improvement and capital projects with Electrical Controls Engineer.
• Provide PLC and drive support for plant equipment.
• Support electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements and troubleshoot.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Foster a safety-first culture and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Associate degree in Engineering

Debugging electro-mechanical systems

Configuring HMIs

Programming motion control systems

Programming PLC-based controls

Industrial automation experience

Machine vision knowledge

Troubleshooting control issues

Strong written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering (PET, IET, EE, Met) or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Closure Systems International, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking an entry-level automation professional to design and upgrade machine controls for manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with the Electrical Controls Engineer on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include PLC programming, drive support, AutoCAD schematics, HMIs, and troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.