Automation Tech: Reliability, Troubleshooting & Improvements

US Conec Ltd.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with shift-d

4 weeks PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

US Conec, Ltd. is hiring an Automation Engineering Support Technician to maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment used in producing precision fiber optic connectivity products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and vendors to maximize performance, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience supporting automated assembly equipment in a production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial robotics, PLCs, HMIs, servo motion systems, sensors, and machine vision systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and machine safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLC-controlled systems, HMIs, servo systems, vision inspection equipment, conveyors, and pneumatic devices.
• Respond to production equipment issues by diagnosing root causes and coordinating repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist Automation Engineers with equipment performance, trials, and process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and OEE.
• Monitor processes and recommend improvements to increase repeatability and throughput.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

PLCs & HMIs

Sensing & vision

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Safety & LOTO

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Industrial automation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

US Conec, Ltd. is hiring an Automation Engineering Support Technician to maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment used in producing precision fiber optic connectivity products.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and vendors to maximize performance, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.