Engineering Technician

Employvision Inc.; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Employvision Inc. in Kilgore, TX, is seeking an Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, automated systems, robotic cells, and facility machinery.

This role blends advanced mechanical maintenance with robotics, automation controls, PLCs, sensors, and process improvements to support safe, reliable operations. You will work with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, participate in root-cause analyses, and assist with

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance or automation support.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical repair skills across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or servo systems.
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and automation-related equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, machine manuals, and technical documentation.
• Maintain robotics systems, robotic end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Assist with robot programming, teaching, calibration, and recovery procedures.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new robotics and automation equipment.
• Work with Engineering on automation upgrades, process optimization projects, and equipment improvements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

CMMS experience

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma (Mechatronics/Robotics/Industrial Maintenance)

Tools

CMMS software

PLC programming tools

Robot programming software

Job description

• 1-5 years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance or automation support


• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience


• Strong mechanical repair skills across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or servo systems — doesn't need to cover all 4; open to a more junior skill set on 1–2 areas


• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings


• CMMS experience


• Associate degree/technical diploma preferred; equivalent trades or military experience accepted

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing manufacturing equipment, automated systems, robotic cells, and facility machinery to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role combines advanced mechanical maintenance expertise with technical knowledge of robotics, automation controls, PLCs, sensors, and manufacturing process improvements.

The incumbent serves as a key technical resource for production, maintenance, and engineering teams, ensuring equipment reliability while supporting continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and production systems.


• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and automation-related equipment failures.


• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.


• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, machine manuals, and technical documentation.


• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance work.

Robotics & Automation Support

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support industrial robotic systems, robotic end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and automated material handling equipment.


• Assist with robot programming, teaching, calibration, and recovery procedures.


• Diagnose automation system faults utilizing PLC software, HMI interfaces, drives, and control systems.


• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new robotics and automation equipment.


• Work with Engineering on automation upgrades, process optimization projects, and equipment improvements.

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Engineering to improve equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.


• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.


• Recommend and implement mechanical and automation improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.


• Assist in development of maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and equipment documentation.


• Support capital projects including machine modifications, equipment relocations, and automation deployments.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements.


• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, electrical safety, and other regulatory standards.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.


• Identify and report safety risks and participate in corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree or Technical Diploma in Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.


• Equivalent combination of technical education, military training, trades certification, and related experience will be considered.

Experience

• 1- 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, electromechanical maintenance, or automation support.


• Experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.


• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.


• Experience supporting robotic systems in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.


• Strong understanding of:


• PLC systems and troubleshooting


• HMI interfaces


• Sensors and machine vision systems


• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems


• Servo motors and drives


• Electrical controls and motor circuits


• Conveyors and automated material handling systems


• Ability to use diagnostic software and maintenance tools.


• Experience with CMMS systems.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.


• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work in manufacturing environments for extended periods.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.


• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotics certification (FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa/Motoman, KUKA, Universal Robots, or equivalent).


• Mechatronics certification.


• Experience with vision inspection systems.


• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training.