Automation Tech: PLC & Robotics Specialist

Parker Hannifin; Union City (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; 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 seeks an Automation Technician to design, build, program, commission, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing systems. The role covers electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and control documentation tasks, with travel for installation and service as needed.

Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years in PLCs or robotics programming, an electrical background, and proficiency in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in PLCs or robotics programming.
• Electrical background required.
• Proficient in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming.
• Travel as needed for installation and service.
• Able to interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.

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.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Mechanical assembly

CAD drawings

MS Office

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Automation/Electro-Mechanical emphasis

Job description

Parker Hannifin’s Quick Coupling Division seeks an Automation Technician to design, build, program, commission, troubleshoot, and support automated manufacturing systems. The role covers electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and control documentation tasks, with travel for installation and service as needed.

Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years in PLCs or robotics programming, an electrical background, and proficiency in PLC/SCADA/HMI programming.