Automation Technician - Battery Pack Assembly & PLC Systems

K&K Technical; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seibi Tech is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician to support the development, installation, validation, and launch of automated battery pack assembly equipment.

The role involves working with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and facilities to ensure safety, electrical, mechanical, quality, and production standards are met. PLC programming, reading schematics, and supporting production readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical program completed, or 3+ years relevant experience.
• At least two years PLC programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Overtime flexibility (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of automated battery pack assembly equipment.
• Assist with equipment specifications and confirm compliance with applicable engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Support machine risk assessments and equipment safety confirmation activities.
• Perform Seibi equipment checks to verify safety, electrical, and mechanical design requirements.
• Confirm safety interlocks for machines, cells, conveyors, and logistics equipment.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, vendor buy-off trials, zone trials, and production readiness evaluations.
• Support equipment installation, adjustment, debugging, commissioning, and launch activities.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, safety devices, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and implement countermeasures.
• Support equipment modifications to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability targets.
• Review electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
• Document equipment issues, trial results, corrective actions, and confirmation activities.
• Travel to vendors and facilities across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Japan.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Office tools

Education

Associate degree or technical program

Tools

Toyopuc

Allen-Bradley

Omron

Siemens

Job description

Seibi Tech is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Technician to support the development, installation, validation, and launch of automated battery pack assembly equipment.

The role involves working with engineering teams, equipment vendors, and facilities to ensure safety, electrical, mechanical, quality, and production standards are met. PLC programming, reading schematics, and supporting production readiness are essential.