Automation Tech

Parker Hannifin; Town of Chetek (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Profit Sharing Bonus

401(k) Matching & Retirement Income

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Quick Coupling Division is seeking an Automation Technician to design, build, program, commission, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing systems in our Wisconsin facility.

The role emphasizes strong electrical and control system skills, including PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, robotics, pneumatics, and documentation. Travel to installation, startup, and service activities may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in PLCs and/or robotics programming; engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment using PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Support setup, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic systems and automated work cells.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical controls, sensors, actuators, drives, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and production equipment.
• Interpret electrical prints, schematics, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, and control documentation.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Provide technical support to production operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Train and support maintenance technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting methods, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, troubleshooting guides, equipment records, and control system notes.
• Travel as required to support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer or supplier activities.

Skills

PLC/SCADA/HMI programming

Robotics programming

Electrical controls

Pneumatics

Mechanical assembly

Documentation

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Engineering (Automation/Electro-Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for an Automation Tech to help keep the world moving. Our Automation Technician supports the design, build, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing production support of automated manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving equipment performance through strong technical capability in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, robotics, electrical controls, pneumatics, mechanical assembly, and system documentation. The position requires hands‑on problem solving, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and the ability to travel as needed to support equipment installation, startup, and service activities.

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for an Automation Tech to help keep the world moving. Our Automation Technician supports the design, build, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing production support of automated manufacturing systems. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving equipment performance through strong technical capability in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, robotics, electrical controls, pneumatics, mechanical assembly, and system documentation. The position requires hands‑on problem solving, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and the ability to travel as needed to support equipment installation, startup, and service activities.

What Is a Quick Coupling?

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment using PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Support setup, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic systems and automated work cells.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical controls, sensors, actuators, drives, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and production equipment.
• Interpret and work from electrical prints, schematics, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, and control documentation.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Provide technical support to production operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with mechanical assembly, wiring, panel work, pneumatic plumbing, and machine integration as required.
• Train and support maintenance technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting methods, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, troubleshooting guides, equipment records, and control system notes.
• Work effectively with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Travel as required to support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer or supplier activities.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 1-5 years’ experience in PLCs and / or Robotics programming (Associate’s degree or greater from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in engineering; Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or similar related degree is preferred).
• Electrical background is necessary
• PLC/SCADA/HMI programming
• Troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning
• Knowledge in pneumatics and mechanical assembly a plus
• Assemble, test, install and troubleshoot automation equipment
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• May use computer-assisted design software to create CAD drawings of project wiring diagrams, panel layouts are a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to travel as necessary to assist with equipment installation, startup, and service

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Starting Hourly Wage - $

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Work Schedule

• Five (5) 8-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affineative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.