Automation Technician

6AM City, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to design, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems for automated battery manufacturing equipment. The role centers on fault recovery, pneumatic systems, robotics, and PLC-based controls to ensure peak uptime.

You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement improvements and support new product introductions, while performing root cause analysis and ensuring electrical and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in controls or automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000), Fanuc robots, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI interfaces, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL databases, and MES platforms.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics; familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and recover from equipment faults to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and control hardware.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain electrical system components, sensors, drives, motors, and safety features.
• Interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics; support system upgrades.
• Interface with IT to maintain production uptime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic components, valves, actuators, and air handling systems.
• Operate and maintain Fanuc robots, including fault recovery and basic programming.
• Support robot manipulation and teach pendant operations.
• Participate in equipment installations, capability studies, and validation.
• Identify and implement improvement projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Ensure equipment meets electrical and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to production operators and maintenance teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Robotics

PLC programming

Electrical/electronics

HMI interfaces

3D modeling

MES concepts

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology / Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

Fanuc robots

HMI interfaces

Keyence sensors/cameras

SQL databases

MES platforms

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Automation Technician supports the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems for automated machinery and equipment in a battery manufacturing environment. This role focuses on fault recovery, pneumatic systems, robotics, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)‑based controls to ensure optimal equipment performance and uptime. The Automation Technician collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement improvements and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities:

• Rapidly diagnose and recover from equipment faults to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLCs, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and control hardware.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical system components, sensors, drives, motors, contactors, safely utilizing proper tools and equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics and support system upgrades safely.
• Interact with Information Technology (IT) department as needed to maintain production uptime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic components including valves, actuators, and air handling systems.
• Interpret pneumatic schematics and support system upgrades.
• The ability to connect and troubleshoot Keyence and Cognex vision applications.
• Operate and maintain Fanuc robots, including fault recovery and basic programming.
• Support robot manipulation and teach pendant operations.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs and other control devices under engineering guidance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI settings to support production needs.
• Support barcode system troubleshooting and maintenance for both Keyence and Cognex systems.
• Participate in equipment installations, capability studies, and validation of new or modified processes.
• Identify and implement improvement projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Ensure equipment meets applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Participate in work instruction reviews.
• Provide technical support to production operators and maintenance teams.
• Support off‑shift work when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience in controls, automation, and/or Fanuc robots.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in controls or automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000), Fanuc robots, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI interfaces, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL databases, and MES platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain basic automation networking systems.
• Basic skills in maintaining and troubleshooting lineside printers.
• Fundamental understanding of Three‑Dimensional (3D) modeling and implementation.
• Willingness to learn and apply MES concepts and SQL Server database implementation and maintenance. Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and machine control cabinet layouts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Technical Specification (TS) 16949 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 standards is preferred.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Focus on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus in actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data‑driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.