Automation Maintenance Technician: PLC & Robotics

Nidec Drives; St. Charles (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Drives in the United States (Illinois) seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep high-speed production machinery running. You will troubleshoot electrical and controls issues, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineering and production to minimize downtime.

The role requires 4+ years in automated equipment maintenance, strong PLC/robotics knowledge, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in maintenance of automated assembly equipment.
• Ability to operate all production equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment operating under PLCs, robotics, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensor controls.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with strong time and project management skills.
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with computerized PM program preferred.
• Preventative maintenance experience with exposure to computer software and systems.
• Ongoing ability to perform high level mechanical diagnostic, calibration, setup and repair duties as required.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Ability to support teamwork, collaborating with functional experts (Test Technicians, Process Engineers, etc.).
• Ability to support ISO9001 / IATF16949 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, diagnose, solve, and fine-tune/repair machine problems with engineering and supervision.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and communications on complex lines.
• Install and/or support PM programs across equipment.
• Train operators on PM procedures and basic maintenance tasks.
• Assist with spare parts inventory and procurement as needed.
• Document procedures and machine changes; log downtime accurately.
• Suggest process and equipment improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance of automated equipment

PLC & robotics

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Project management

Microsoft Office

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High School/Technical Certificate/Associate/Bachelor or equivalent

Job description

Nidec Drives in the United States (Illinois) seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep high-speed production machinery running. You will troubleshoot electrical and controls issues, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineering and production to minimize downtime.

The role requires 4+ years in automated equipment maintenance, strong PLC/robotics knowledge, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.