Automation Technician

Actalent; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Actalent in Dayton, NJ is seeking an Automation Technician to support and troubleshoot plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, VFDs, and I/O networks. The role focuses on reliability and performance in a manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose control issues, maintain drives and sensors, manage Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus networks, and contribute to system uptime. This permanent on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting PLCs.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and familiarity with controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support PLCs and HMIs.
• Maintain and repair servo systems and servo drives.
• Handle AC/DC VFDs and digital/analog I/O systems.
• Manage process signals and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Oversee motion control systems and encoders.
• Support and maintain relays, sensors, power supplies, and other components.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Manufacturing experience

HMI operation

Tools

PLC programming software

HMI software

Servo drives

VFDs

Job description

Job Title: Automation Technician

Job Description

The Automation Technician will primarily support and troubleshoot plant automation systems, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability. The role involves working with a range of technologies, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), servo systems and drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), I/O systems, process control signals, industrial communication networks, and motion control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Maintain and repair servo systems and servo drives.
• Handle AC and DC variable frequency drives (VFDs) and digital and analog I/O systems.
• Manage process control signals such as 420 mA and 010 V discrete I/O.
• Ensure reliable operation of industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus.
• Oversee motion control systems and encoders.
• Support and maintain various electronic components including relays, power supplies, contactors, sensors, timers, counters, and signal conditioners.
• Manage terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices, as well as control transformers and interface modules.

Essential Skills

• PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in PLC troubleshooting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid vacation and holidays 16 weeks of paid parental leave for both maternity and paternity leave Annual bonus plan Career growth opportunities within a global organization Recognition by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits IFF's careers site also states that they offer: Flexible work arrangements (role-dependent) A global parental leave policy with 100% paid leave regardless of gender, including adoption and surrogacy Programs focused on inclusion, career development, and work-life balance.
• Additional employee-reported benefits listed publicly include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life and disability insurance 401(k) plan Tuition assistance and professional development

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,NJ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.