Automation Maintenance & Controls Specialist (Manufacturing Systems)

Skillframe AI

Mason (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Skillframe AI in Mason, Ohio designs and builds advanced battery systems for automation markets. We’re seeking a hands-on automation specialist to keep complex equipment running at peak performance and to improve lines.

You will diagnose root causes across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and controls domains, debug PLCs and HMIs, and lead preventive maintenance to cut downtime. Join a rapidly growing U.S.

Qualifications

BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field.
5+ years on automated manufacturing equipment.
Expertise with PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and debug line stops across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic domains.
Lead maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to launch new lines.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI development

Robotics exposure

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Machine vision tools

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you the automation problem-solver every factory needs?

We design and build advanced battery systems for construction equipment, aerial work platforms, material handling, robotics, marine, military, and commercial EV markets. From our Mason, Ohio facility, we’re looking for a hands‑on specialist who thrives on keeping complex automated systems running at peak performance—and making them better every day.

Questions to ask yourself

Can you hunt down the root cause of a line stop across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and controls domains?
Do you enjoy stepping into PLC code, HMIs, and motion control to debug, optimize, and modify?
Are you energized by commissioning new equipment and validating new production lines?
Could you architect preventive and predictive maintenance programs that cut downtime and boost reliability?
Will you lead structured problem-solving (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA) and back it up with data from OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime reports?
Do you keep drawings, PLC backups, spares, and maintenance records current so the team can move fast?
Are you comfortable supporting robots (industrial and cobots), assembly cells, conveyors, torque systems, machine vision, laser marking, dispensing, battery cyclers, and end‑of‑line test rigs?
Can you debug industrial networks and devices—Ethernet/IP, I/O, sensors, actuators, servo drives, and VFDs?
Do you like improving control panels and electrical systems to be safer, simpler, and more robust?
Will you partner with Manufacturing Engineering to lift cycle times, ergonomics, quality, and throughput?
Can you identify and deliver capital upgrades, automation enhancements, and cost‑down opportunities?
Are you ready to support facility utilities like compressed air, electrical distribution, and HVAC interfaces?
Will you champion OSHA, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and electrical safety?
Do you collaborate smoothly with Quality, Manufacturing, Product Integration, Test Engineering, and Operations?
Can you stand up and sustain Odoo ERP, MES, and Maintenance modules for work orders, PMs, spares, and equipment history?

What makes you a great fit

BS in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years supporting automated manufacturing equipment on the production floor.
Expert at troubleshooting PLC‑controlled systems.
Fluent with PLC platforms such as Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, or Mitsubishi.
HMI development and protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Modbus, or EtherCAT.
Experience with servo systems, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networking.
Robotics exposure: FANUC, ABB, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, Epson, or similar.
Background in automated assembly, machine vision, leak testing, dispensing, conveyors, and automated inspection.
Can read/modify schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and control panel layouts.
Preferred tools: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
Strong command of industrial electrical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and machine safety.
Plus: predictive maintenance (vibration, thermal imaging, lubrication management, condition monitoring).
Continuous improvement mindset—Lean, TPM, Six Sigma.
Industry bonus points: battery, automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical device, electronics, semiconductor, food processing.
Data‑driven, organized, and quick to prioritize when production calls.
Clear communicator and effective partner across teams.

What’s in it for you

Be part of a rapidly scaling U.S. battery manufacturer.
Hands‑on with cutting‑edge automation and energy storage tech.
Lead the launch of new lines and processes.
Collaborate with experienced engineers across manufacturing and product development.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and technical training.
Real advancement opportunities as we grow.

Hands‑on proficiencies