Automation Controls Technician: PLCs & Robotics

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Competitive compensation

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation / Controls Technician to support advanced automated manufacturing equipment and production systems in Michigan.

The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, and integrating cutting-edge automation technology to drive production performance. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or extensive hands-on automation experience, with proficiency in PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Technical degree with 3+ years of automation and controls experience, or 10+ years of hands-on automation experience.
• Skilled Trades Journeyman certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation.
• Experience with robotics, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with assembly, injection molding, die casting, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• A proactive, team-oriented problem solver with a passion for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs (Rockwell / Allen-Bradley), HMIs, servo systems, vision systems, and robotics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support the installation, integration, and startup of new automation equipment and robotic systems.
• Partner with Engineering to support new equipment launches, machine improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain electrical control panels, wiring, and industrial control systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement long term corrective solutions.
• Document repairs, modifications, and improvement activities while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Robotics

Servo systems

Schematic reading

Education

Technical degree or diploma in automation/controls

Journeyman certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation / Controls Technician to support advanced automated manufacturing equipment and production systems in Michigan.

The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, and integrating cutting-edge automation technology to drive production performance. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or extensive hands-on automation experience, with proficiency in PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.