Automation Technician — PLCs, Robotics & Optimization

Wurth Industry North America; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America in Roanoke, VA, seeks an Automation Technician to install, maintain and optimize automated systems for reliable production. You will service PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics, troubleshoot issues, and support integration of new equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, follow LOTO and safety procedures, and document repairs and changes while contributing to continuous improvement and system accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, maintenance, or controls systems preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist in programming, modifying, and debugging PLC and control systems.
• Support integration of new automation equipment into existing systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, uptime, and safety.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

PLC/Control systems knowledge

HMI/SCADA

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation

Tools

CMMS

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Wurth Industry North America in Roanoke, VA, seeks an Automation Technician to install, maintain and optimize automated systems for reliable production. You will service PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics, troubleshoot issues, and support integration of new equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, follow LOTO and safety procedures, and document repairs and changes while contributing to continuous improvement and system accuracy.