Automation Technician I — Build & Optimize Robotic Systems

Accu-mold LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accumold is seeking an Automation Technician to design, build, troubleshoot, and improve production automation systems for internal and external customers. You will work on components, subsystems, and documentation, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions.

You will mentor colleagues, develop training materials, support ongoing production processes, and collaborate with multifunctional teams to meet performance goals while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required; two-year technical/associate degree in automation, robotics, electronics or related field.
• Two years of relevant control systems manufacturing experience preferred; training in computer controls for industrial processes required.
• Ability to operate a PC and learn PLC, HMI, camera, AutoCAD, and Solid Works software; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Replaces electrical components, fabricates cables, wires panels using schematics; mounts components per layouts and backplane.
• Properly uses hand tools and measurement equipment.
• Marks up schematics; documents changes to software settings in Azure.
• Maintains organized files and safely interacts with Windows and network locations.
• Navigates robot, AVI, and control software; troubleshoots root causes and updates source control.
• Performs assigned project tasks, communicates progress to project leader and follows safety procedures.
• Mentors and trains employees learning automation techniques; may lead project tasks.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Electronics

Control systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in automation/robotics/electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Job description

Accumold is seeking an Automation Technician to design, build, troubleshoot, and improve production automation systems for internal and external customers. You will work on components, subsystems, and documentation, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions.

You will mentor colleagues, develop training materials, support ongoing production processes, and collaborate with multifunctional teams to meet performance goals while adhering to safety standards.