Automation Technician: Program, Troubleshoot & Maintain

foxconnggroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Assembly, LLC, based in Houston, TX, seeks an Automation Technician to support and program automated manufacturing equipment. You will set up robotics, controllers, EOAT, and conveyors, and perform preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires 1–2 years in robotic equipment or automated production systems, plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a vocational certificate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of robotic equipment or automated production systems in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical) or vocational certificate.
• Ability to perform physical tasks on the manufacturing floor (squatting, bending, reaching, standing).

Responsibilities

• Initial setup of new automation equipment, including PLCs, robot controllers, EOAT and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on robotic and automated production systems.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for quick-turn repairs.
• Program automated equipment to perform tasks as required.
• Keep accurate service records of all automation equipment.

Skills

Robot programming

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Strong manual dexterity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Technical certificate (Vocational/Technical)

Tools

Programmable controllers

Robot controllers

End of arm tooling

Automated placement machines

Conveyors

Job description

Foxconn Assembly, LLC, based in Houston, TX, seeks an Automation Technician to support and program automated manufacturing equipment. You will set up robotics, controllers, EOAT, and conveyors, and perform preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires 1–2 years in robotic equipment or automated production systems, plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a vocational certificate.