Automation Systems Technician

Blue-Signal-Search; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement plan with company contribution

Strong work-life balance

Onsite wellness amenities

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search is looking for a skilled Automation Systems Technician in Claymont, Delaware. This hands-on role is essential for maintaining and repairing automated equipment in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with operations, addressing complex issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.

The position offers a competitive base salary, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and a strong work-life balance. Join a collaborative team with opportunities to work across diverse projects!

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of automation maintenance or troubleshooting experience.
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting background.
• Ability to work independently in a live production environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair automated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and root cause analysis.
• Troubleshoot and support robotics and material handling systems.

Skills

Automation maintenance experience

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Experience with robotics

Mechanical troubleshooting ability

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Automation Systems Technician

A growing industrial services organization is expanding its on site automation support team and is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to help keep critical facility systems operating at peak performance. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys solving complex equipment issues, partnering closely with site operations, and making a visible impact on uptime, reliability, and day to day production. You will work across a broad mix of automated equipment and electromechanical systems in a fast moving environment where strong troubleshooting ability and professional communication are highly valued.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Modern office environment in a prime location
• Strong work life balance with consistent daytime schedule
• Onsite wellness amenities and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of entities and financial structures

Focus:

• Maintain, inspect, and repair automated equipment used in an active industrial setting
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues involving 480V, 240V, 48V, and 24V systems
• Troubleshoot and support robotics, conveyor systems, dock and door equipment, racking systems, and other material handling assets
• Work on mechanical components such as gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and related drive systems
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment history to identify failures and recommend lasting corrective actions
• Document completed work accurately, communicate status clearly, and help coordinate follow up service activity when needed
• Serve as a strong on site partner by building trust with operations personnel and delivering responsive customer facing support

Skill Set:

• 3 to 5 or more years of automation maintenance or automation troubleshooting experience
• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting background, including 480V, 240V, 48V, and 24V systems
• Experience supporting automated equipment such as robotics, conveyors, dock and door systems, racking, and material handling equipment
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability with gear trains, chain driven systems, and related equipment
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage priorities in a live production environment
• Strong communication, relationship building, and customer service skills
• Comfort using technology for service documentation and work tracking
• Must own personal tools

Preferred Background

• Allen Bradley PLC experience
• Experience using JIRA or similar work management systems
• MIG, TIG, or Arc welding experience