Automation Technician: Smart Controls & Reliability

Wurth Industry US

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Maternity/Paternity leave
Holiday pay

Job summary

Wurth Industry US in Roanoke, VA is hiring an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation aligned with production goals.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and robotics; assist in programming and debugging control systems; support installation and commissioning of new automation, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
  • 2+ years in industrial automation, maintenance, or controls.
  • Experience with CMMS software preferred.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment.
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, sensor, drive, and robotics issues.
  • Assist programming, debugging, and integration of control systems.
  • Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new systems.
  • Maintain safety, compliance, and documentation.

Skills

PLCs
HMIs
Robotics
Electrical schematics
CMMS experience
Safety awareness
Team player
Independent work
Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs
Allen-Bradley PLCs
SCADA systems

Job description

Wurth Industry US in Roanoke, VA is hiring an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation aligned with production goals.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and robotics; assist in programming and debugging control systems; support installation and commissioning of new automation, and maintain accurate documentation.

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