Automation Technician - FANUC Robotics & PLC Expert

Unusual Machines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Daily Catered Lunches

Equity for exempt positions

Job summary

Unusual Machines, a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company, seeks an automation technician to maintain, troubleshoot, program, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment used in drone motor production. You will support robotic assembly, PLC systems, HMIs, and automated testing stations to ensure safe and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include programming FANUC robots, diagnosing equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers to improve

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automation/Mechatronics or equivalent experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC industrial robots.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of servo systems, sensors, vision systems, and industrial automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems used in drone motor assembly and testing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, HMIs, sensors, servo drives, and automation systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system failures on automated lines.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to boost throughput and quality.
• Update robot programs, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces for process changes and new products.
• Assist with commissioning and startup of new automation systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet).
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance to reduce downtime.

Skills

FANUC Robot Programming

PLC Programming

HMI Configuration

Servo and Motion Control

Automated Assembly Equipment

Electrical Diagnostics

Pneumatics & Controls

Preventive Maintenance

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation Technology/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering Technology/Robotics

Job description

Unusual Machines, a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company, seeks an automation technician to maintain, troubleshoot, program, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment used in drone motor production. You will support robotic assembly, PLC systems, HMIs, and automated testing stations to ensure safe and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include programming FANUC robots, diagnosing equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with engineers to improve