Engineering Process Technician (Split Shift 1st-2nd, 10AM-6PM)

Polywood; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYWOOD, based in Syracuse, Indiana, seeks an Automation Process Technician for our 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM) with possible Sunday overtime to support sustainable outdoor furniture production. You will apply automation, robotics, and process optimization to keep lines efficient and accurate.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, line startup support, and thorough documentation, partnering with cross-functional teams to raise quality and safety while advancing our sustainability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on automation experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic control systems.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reading technical documentation.
• Bonus: experience with vision systems, PLC programming, and CAD/CAM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain automation systems to enhance production efficiency and consistency.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial machinery—including Fanuc robotics and control systems.
• Improve production performance using statistical process control and lean practices.
• Drive projects focused on equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Provide hands-on support during line startups, including debugging and training.
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation for equipment, processes, and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and elevate quality standards.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshoot control systems

Lean manufacturing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Fanuc iRVision

Cognex Vision

PLC programming (Rockwell/Fanuc)

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Mastercam)

Job description

Help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing!

Automation Process Technician

2nd Shift Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM

Overtime shift on Sunday 3PM-9PM (as needed)

About Us

Are you inspired by innovation, continuous improvement, rapid vertical growth, and genuine, forward-thinking culture? Do you want to help families and communities connect to the great outdoors—all while doing something meaningful for future generations? Join our team at POLYWOOD, the leading brand of sustainable outdoor furniture.

At POLYWOOD®, we are reimagining outdoor living with furniture that is thoughtfully designed, built to last, and made using landfill- and ocean-bound plastics. From our flagship facility in Syracuse, Indiana, to our growing operation in Roxboro, North Carolina, our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives everything we do.

We are a team of makers, thinkers, and doers—working together in a high-energy, trust-filled environment where ideas are welcomed, hard work is rewarded, and opportunities to grow are real. If you're ready to do meaningful work that matters to future generations, let's talk.

Your Role:

As an Automation Process Technician, you will play a key part in keeping our production lines efficient, precise, and forward-thinking. Your expertise in machine controls, robotics, and process optimization will help us deliver premium sustainable products at scale.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain automation systems to enhance production efficiency and consistency
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial machinery—including Fanuc robotics and control systems
• Improve production performance using statistical process control and lean practices
• Drive projects focused on equipment upgrades and process improvements
• Provide hands-on support during line startups, including debugging and training
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation for equipment, processes, and improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and elevate quality standards

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation in a manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to troubleshoot control systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, robotic)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and data-driven decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with technical documentation
• Bonus points for experience with:

• Vision systems (e.g., Fanuc iRVision, Cognex)
• PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Fanuc)
• CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam)

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Innovative culture - We value creative solutions and continuous improvement
• Sustainable mission - Contribute to something that makes a real environmental impact
• Team-focused - Join a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Career growth - Grow your career vertically or horizontally with training and mentorship
• Competitive compensation - Including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more

Ready to build what's next?

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Required Competencies

• Ability to independently troubleshoot production machinery and equipment, and continuously evaluate for improvement to safety, quality, and productivity
• Microsoft Office
• Solid knowledge of production processes and mechanical understanding
• Understanding of lean processes
• Have the ability to build and maintain relationships and work as a team player

Desirable Skills (not required)

• 2+ years in an Automation Technician role
• Vision system experience, (Fanuc iRVision, Cognex Vision)
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation, Fanuc, or Automation Direct)
• 3D CAD experience (Solidworks)
• 2D CAD experience (AutoCAD or Draftsight)
• CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam)