Automation Technician: Lead Projects & Improvements

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Extensive safety training and tuition

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate Detroit is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to support and initiate automation programs across the facility. You will implement and maintain automation projects and equipment, coordinating with maintenance and plant teams.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent, 2–4 years in automotive/manufacturing, and strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years’ related experience in automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing; multi-tasking and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment.
• Implements new equipment in plant and coordinates activities with maintenance.
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with plant personnel and supplier timing.
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, setup and maintenance.
• Determines project specifications by preparing cost estimates.
• Develops and implements training programs for new equipment and automation cells.
• Identifies sources for required equipment and sets evaluation criteria with cross-functional input.
• Confirms product performance via capability tests/trials on prototypes and time studies.
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation design, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance.
• Ensure procurement of equipment matching needs and savings; bring all equipment up to mechanical and electrical standards.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Energy & Stress

Team Work

Problem Solving

Accountability & Dependability

Operating Equipment

Ethics & Integrity

Analytical

Education

University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email/ERP tools

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Detroit is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to support and initiate automation programs across the facility. You will implement and maintain automation projects and equipment, coordinating with maintenance and plant teams.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent, 2–4 years in automotive/manufacturing, and strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. On-site position with competitive benefits.