Evening Automation Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Upkeep

CVS Health; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career development

Team environment

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an Automation Technician to keep advanced automated systems safe, reliable and productive in a fast-paced facility. You’ll troubleshoot, improve processes, and partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to keep production moving.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth into senior technician or engineering roles. Overtime and weekend support may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience supporting automated/industrial equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Fast-paced industrial or distribution environment experience
• Independent worker and cross-functional team collaborator

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Support robotic systems setup and recovery
• Read electrical schematics and control diagrams
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Support new equipment installations and system modifications
• Maintain safety around high-voltage systems
• Collaborate to improve reliability and uptime
• Document repairs and maintenance in CMMS

Skills

Automation experience

Electrical control systems

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI panels

VFDs

Fanuc robotics

KUKA robotics

Job description

CVS Health is seeking an Automation Technician to keep advanced automated systems safe, reliable and productive in a fast-paced facility. You’ll troubleshoot, improve processes, and partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to keep production moving.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth into senior technician or engineering roles. Overtime and weekend support may be required.