Automation Tech - PLC/SCADA & Robotics Expert | Travel Ready

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

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.