Automation Technician

The Davis Companies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies is seeking an Automation and Controls Technician to provide hands‑on support for automated manufacturing equipment and control systems. You will diagnose and repair PLCs, motor drives, and related systems, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with installations to ensure reliable production operations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a certificate in an electrical-related field.
• Proficiency with PCs and Rockwell Automation systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, VFDs, servo systems, industrial sensors, and Relay Ladder Logic.
• Experience with PanelView, FactoryTalk, or other HMI programming platforms.
• Experience performing and documenting preventive and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or CFR 820 regulated environments.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and other automated control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues, overhaul production machinery, and assist with building and testing experimental equipment.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support for manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motor drives, controllers, and related electrical systems.
• Support internal engineering, maintenance, and process improvement projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with the installation, startup, integration, and commissioning of new equipment and control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair documentation.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures while performing assigned duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

VFDs

Servo systems

Industrial sensors

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Safety

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Certificate in electrical field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

PanelView

FactoryTalk

AutoCAD

Job description

The Automation and Controls Technician provides hands‑on technical support for automated manufacturing equipment and control systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting PLCs, motor drives, and other automation systems, performing preventive maintenance, supporting equipment installations and integrations, and helping ensure reliable production operations. Success in this position requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

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Principal Duties and Essential Functio

nsThe following duties are considered essential functions of the positio

• n:Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs and other automated control system
• s.Diagnose and resolve equipment issues, overhaul production machinery, and assist with building and testing experimental equipmen
• t.Provide technical troubleshooting and support for manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain productivit
• y.Diagnose and troubleshoot motor drives, controllers, and related electrical system
• s.Support internal engineering, maintenance, and process improvement project
• s.Perform preventive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment and automation system
• s.Assist with the installation, startup, integration, and commissioning of new equipment and control system
• s.Maintain accurate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair documentatio
• n.Adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures while performing assigned dutie
• s.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigne

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Required Qualifications and Ski

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Preferred Qualifications and Sk

• llsAssociate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a certificate in an electrical-related fie
• ld.Proficiency with PCs and Rockwell Automation syste
• ms.Experience with PLC programming, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, industrial sensors, and Relay Ladder Log
• ic.Experience with PanelView, FactoryTalk, or other Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming platfor
• ms.Experience performing and documenting preventive and non-routine maintenance activiti
• es.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skil
• ls.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skil
• ls.Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environme

• illsExperience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or CFR 820 regulated environme
• nts.Journeyman or Master Electrician Lice
• nse.Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applicati
• ons.Ability to inspect, adjust, replace, and repair mechanical drive components, including chains, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, and gearbo
• xes.Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and replace pneumatic components, including solenoids, cylinders, and related syst
• ms.Knowledge of slitting and winding processes, equipment, and manufacturing meth
• ods.Five or more years of experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment in a production environm
• ent.Experience operating scissor lifts, forklifts, or other material handling equipm