Automation Process Technician (Travel Up to 40%)

3Con Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

3CON seeks a Process Technician to support assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and optimization of custom automated production equipment. This hands-on role works with engineering and production teams to build, debug, and commission automation systems for automotive, pharmaceutical, and medical customers, often with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in North America.

Key responsibilities include assembling, tuning, and maintaining automated equipment, interpreting schematics, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in automation, custom equipment building, or tool making.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and schematic troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfortable using hand tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, tune, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment and tooling.
• Read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems during build and run-off.
• Support final installation, commissioning, and run-off at customer sites in North America.
• Assist engineering with equipment changes, feasibility assessments, and problem solving.
• Communicate project status, issues, and updates with Production and Program Managers.
• Maintain detailed service and run-off documentation.
• Safely operate tool room and shop equipment to modify or recondition components.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Travel up to 40% for installation and service is required.

Skills

Automation experience

Pneumatic systems

Schematic troubleshooting

Problem solving

Hand tools

Tools

CATIA Reader

Job description

3CON seeks a Process Technician to support assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and optimization of custom automated production equipment. This hands-on role works with engineering and production teams to build, debug, and commission automation systems for automotive, pharmaceutical, and medical customers, often with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in North America.

Key responsibilities include assembling, tuning, and maintaining automated equipment, interpreting schematics, and assisting with