Automation Technician: Robotics & PLCs (On-site)

MacLean-Fogg Company; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Health Savings Account contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual healthcare resources

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

MacLean-Fogg is hiring an Engineering Technician at our Plymouth, MI manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside engineering teams to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and control systems.

You’ll help keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently while contributing to automation and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing machinery.
• Able to read and interpret engineering specs, blueprints, and shop orders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for basic issues.
• Attention to detail in setups, repairs, and inspections.
• Clear verbal and written communication to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, calibration, and testing of automation systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls problems.
• Support PLC troubleshooting and I/O verification.
• Build and wire electrical control panels from drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers on automation projects and installations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in continuous improvement.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Documentation

Independent worker

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Sensors

VFDs

Job description

MacLean-Fogg is hiring an Engineering Technician at our Plymouth, MI manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside engineering teams to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and control systems.

You’ll help keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently while contributing to automation and continuous improvement projects.