Engineering Technician

Advantage Technical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technical services is looking for a hands-on Automation Engineering Technician to support and troubleshoot fully automated assembly lines in Austin, TX. The role involves maintaining complex systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency in a regulated manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess an associate degree or equivalent with strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in electrical and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as an Automation Engineering Technician.
• Solid understanding of PLCs and HMI software.
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep automated and robotic systems running smoothly.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all subsystems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Interpret Electrical Schematics

Problem Solving

Use of Power Tools

Education

Associate degree, military training, vocational training, or equivalent experience

Tools

HMI software

PLCs

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Automation Engineering Technician

Austin, TX 78759

Long Term Contract

Shifts: Mon- Fri 1st- 7AM-3:30PM ; 2nd 3PM-11:30PM

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineering Technician to support and troubleshoot our fully automated assembly lines. If you're experienced in keeping complex systems running smoothly and enjoy solving problems on the fly, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

• Keep our automated and robotic systems running by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components as needed


• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems


• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all subsystems and related components


• Ensure equipment upkeep and documentation is up to date with the latest specifications


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex system drawings


• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to enhance system reliability


• Support system qualification and testing alongside automation engineers


• Record procedures, test data, and improvement suggestions


• Safely use power tools and precision measuring equipment

What You Bring:

• Associate degree, military training, vocational training, or equivalent experience


• Solid understanding of PLCs


• Experience with HMI software and pneumatic systems


• Electrical background is a plus


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.