Automation Maintenance Tech — 12-hr Night Shifts, Growth

Accelera; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Parental leave program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Automation Technician for its Maintenance Department in Western PA. The role supports continuous operation of automated production lines, diagnosing and repairing state-of-the-art systems in a hands-on setting.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, 5 years of experience, and comfort with a 2-2-3 12‑hour night schedule. Comprehensive training and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on experience with automated production equipment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting background.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and electronic controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with operators, engineers and management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment.
• Use HMI screens and fault codes to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with operators to gather feedback and implement solutions.
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedules and documentation.
• Assist with installation and setup of new automated equipment.
• Train production personnel on operating practices to minimize downtime.
• Fabricate or modify fixtures and equipment to improve reliability.
• Maintain logs and documentation per GMP standards.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Electricity/maintenance electricity

Job description

Accelera is seeking an Automation Technician for its Maintenance Department in Western PA. The role supports continuous operation of automated production lines, diagnosing and repairing state-of-the-art systems in a hands-on setting.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, 5 years of experience, and comfort with a 2-2-3 12‑hour night schedule. Comprehensive training and advancement opportunities are offered.