Automation Engineering Tech — 1st Shift

us conec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with shift-di

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking an Automation Engineering Support Technician for 1st shift to maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to keep systems safe, reliable, and efficient.

The role supports installations, calibrations, and continuous improvement initiatives across robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems while building robust documentation and training materials.

Qualifications

• Two or more years supporting automated assembly equipment in production.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics, PLCs, HMIs, servo motion systems, sensors, and vision systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Strong safety practices including LOTO and machine safety.
• Analytical, self-motivated, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Effective communication across teams: Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality.

Responsibilities

• Install, startup, maintain, and troubleshoot automated equipment including robotics and PLC systems.
• Diagnose root causes and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Support performance analysis, trials, and process improvements.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and productivity improvements (OEE).
• Document maintenance, calibration, and equipment changes accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors on projects.

Skills

Automation equipment support

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Electrical schematics

Safety/LOTO

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Automation Technology

Tools

CAD software

Industrial automation software

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking an Automation Engineering Support Technician for 1st shift to maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to keep systems safe, reliable, and efficient.

The role supports installations, calibrations, and continuous improvement initiatives across robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems while building robust documentation and training materials.