Automation & PLC Technician for Electronics Manufacturing

ACTIA Electronics Inc; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTIA Electronics Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician – Serial Life & Automation to support automated manufacturing equipment and assembly lines, troubleshoot PLCs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced electronics environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, machine integration, and process validation, working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure production readiness and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience, preferably within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, including programming, troubleshooting, and machine integration.
• Experience supporting 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 experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement approaches.
• Strong 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

PLC programming

Automation troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Lean/Kaizen/5S

Electrical/mechanical controls

Communication/organization

Job description

ACTIA Electronics Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician – Serial Life & Automation to support automated manufacturing equipment and assembly lines, troubleshoot PLCs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced electronics environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, machine integration, and process validation, working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure production readiness and reliability.