Automation Technician: PLC & Robotics Reliability Lead

Magnet‑Schultz of America, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Magnet-Schultz of America is seeking an Automation Technician in Westmont, IL. You will provide advanced technical support for automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and industrial networks.

The role focuses on reliability, TPM activities, and root cause investigations to improve uptime and overall performance. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff systems, strong electrical skills, and the ability to read schematics and debug

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for automated manufacturing and facility systems.
• Lead reliability improvements, TPM activities, and root cause investigations.
• Serve as SME for controls and automation systems.
• Improve uptime, consistency, and OEE through preventive maintenance and projects.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff TwinCAT

FANUC robotics

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

HMI programming

Root cause analysis

Data analysis & KPIs

Autonomous maintenance

Education

Associate Degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Studio 5000/RSLogix

TwinCAT

EtherCAT networks

CMMS (maintenance software)

Job description

Magnet-Schultz of America is seeking an Automation Technician in Westmont, IL. You will provide advanced technical support for automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and industrial networks.

The role focuses on reliability, TPM activities, and root cause investigations to improve uptime and overall performance. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff systems, strong electrical skills, and the ability to read schematics and debug