Automation Technician: PLCs, Fanuc Robots & Vision

American Battery Solutions

Springboro (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company paid benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Battery Solutions seeks an Automation Technician to design, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems in a battery manufacturing setting, focusing on fault recovery, pneumatics, robotics, and PLC-based controls. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement improvements and support new product introductions.

The successful candidate will diagnose faults rapidly, troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotics, and contribute to

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience.
Minimum of two years in controls or automation within manufacturing.
Proficient in Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000), Fanuc robots, and pneumatic systems.
Working knowledge of HMI interfaces, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL databases, and MES platforms.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and machine control cabinet layouts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Rapidly diagnose and recover from equipment faults to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and control hardware.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical system components, sensors, drives, motors, contactors.
Interpret electrical schematics and support system upgrades safely.
Interact with IT department to maintain production uptime.
Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic components including valves, actuators, and air handling systems.
Interpret pneumatic schematics and support system upgrades.
Connect and troubleshoot Keyence and Cognex vision applications.
Operate and maintain Fanuc robots, including fault recovery and basic programming.
Support robot manipulation and teach pendant operations.
Program Allen Bradley PLCs and other control devices under engineering guidance.
Monitor and troubleshoot HMI settings to support production needs.
Support barcode system troubleshooting and maintenance for Keyence and Cognex systems.
Participate in equipment installations, capability studies, and validation of new or modified processes.
Identify and implement improvement projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.
Ensure equipment meets applicable electrical and safety standards.
Provide technical support to production operators and maintenance teams.
Support off-shift work when required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Adhere to federal and state regulations.
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Predictable and reliable attendance.