Automation & PLC Technician – Electronics Manufacturing

ACTIA Corporation; Romulus, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTIA Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician – Serial Life & Automation to support automated manufacturing processes in electronics production. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and quality to troubleshoot equipment, improve performance, and ensure processes meet quality and production requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC programming, machine integration, and ongoing optimization of production lines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience, preferably electronics.
• Hands-on PLCs programming, troubleshooting, and machine integration.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and assembly lines.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Understanding of process validation and manufacturing process controls.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
• Continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, 5S, Kaizen.
• Electrical, mechanical, controls, or automation troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities related to automated manufacturing equipment and assembly lines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical, controls, PLC, and automation-related issues.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and associated control systems.
• Support machine integration, commissioning, and implementation of automated equipment.
• Monitor equipment and process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with process validation, process optimization, and production readiness activities.
• Analyze recurring equipment and process problems and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cycle time, downtime reduction, and process reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams during equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with development and maintenance of work instructions, process documentation, and technical procedures.
• Support production teams with technical issues and provide hands-on training or guidance when required.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and processes comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Track equipment issues, corrective actions, and improvement activities.
• Participate in new equipment launches, process changes, and serial-life production support.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Structured problem-solving

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

ACTIA Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician – Serial Life & Automation to support automated manufacturing processes in electronics production. You will work with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and quality to troubleshoot equipment, improve performance, and ensure processes meet quality and production requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on PLC programming, machine integration, and ongoing optimization of production lines in a fast-paced environment.