Automation Systems Technician - PLC/Robot Start-Up

Lincoln Electric; Coldwater (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Coldwater, OH is seeking an entry-level automation/controls technician to complete engineered system debug and start-up tasks prior to runoff. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLC/HMI/robot programming, wiring, networks and fieldbus, and supporting ISO documentation for project startups.

Responsibilities include lead technician duties as needed, travel for field start-up and customer training, and collaboration with engineers and service teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 0-2 years electrical design, programming, and troubleshooting experience.
• Machine/ PLC/HMI programming experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Bosch.
• Safety system programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Network and Fieldbus programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Robot programming experience with Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Nachi, or ABB.
• Experience in robotic welding (MIG, TIG, Laser, or Spot) preferred.
• Commitment to company values.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets.
• Provide the following system troubleshooting needs: Wiring, PLC, HMI, robot logic/path programming, Networks & Fieldbus.
• Assume lead technician responsibilities as required.
• Assist in writing of technical manuals.
• Ensure system schematics are up to date as‑built condition.
• Travel as required for field start‑up and customer training.
• Assist in‑house Customer Service support (training, phone, etc.).
• Ensure required ISO documentation is completed.
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service as required.
• Work well with Project Engineers, Assembly Technicians, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Designers and Management to support their functions.
• Assist department Manager with skill development of other technicians.
• Travel on installations and service will be required as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC/HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Welding processes

MS Office

Education

Technical Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

Bosch

Motoman

Fanuc

OTC

Nachi

ABB

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Coldwater, OH is seeking an entry-level automation/controls technician to complete engineered system debug and start-up tasks prior to runoff. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLC/HMI/robot programming, wiring, networks and fieldbus, and supporting ISO documentation for project startups.

Responsibilities include lead technician duties as needed, travel for field start-up and customer training, and collaboration with engineers and service teams to ensure quality outcomes.