Entry-Level Automation Technician: PLC & Robotics

Linamar Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Benefits package

401k Program

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Michigan seeks an Automation Technician at entry level to support maintenance and line automation alongside skilled technicians. You will assist in PLC programming, line improvements, and equipment realignment with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

This role requires electrical/PLC knowledge, safety awareness, and problem-solving in a manufacturing setting. A high school diploma plus Electronics Technician or Electrician qualification and CNC/robotic experience are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a minimum 3-year Electronics Technician/Technologist program or Electrician Qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ experience in CNC and robotic repair/ programming.
• Must be willing to work towards obtaining certification of qualification for electrician.

Responsibilities

• Act as a plant resource for line improvements and automation.
• Work with program managers and project engineers at APQP stage.
• Plan assigned work to minimize downtime while ensuring safety.
• Troubleshoot process automation problems.
• Perform regular housekeeping duties.
• Work within quality standards and procedures.
• Assist in PPAP-related tasks to resolve non-value-added processes.
• Assign tasks to co-workers as needed.
• Ensure work minimizes downtime.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code.
• Perform root-cause analysis of failures.
• Periodically backup PLC programs.
• Maintain updated PLC program database and equipment docs.
• Coordinate with engineers across design, maintenance, and inspection.
• Attend meetings to plan upcoming activities and update projects.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S7

Robot systems

TCP/IP networking

CAD/CAM

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics Technician/Technologist Certificate

Electrician Qualification

Job description

Linamar Corporation in Michigan seeks an Automation Technician at entry level to support maintenance and line automation alongside skilled technicians. You will assist in PLC programming, line improvements, and equipment realignment with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

This role requires electrical/PLC knowledge, safety awareness, and problem-solving in a manufacturing setting. A high school diploma plus Electronics Technician or Electrician qualification and CNC/robotic experience are