Hands-On Automation Maintenance Tech: Build & Troubleshoot

Insight Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician for a contract role in Plano, TX. The role supports an innovation and engineering team, focusing on building, wiring, and testing automated systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, conducting test runs, and maintaining lab readiness while minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and inventory management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years automation/machinery maintenance or electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Strong electrical knowledge.
• Ability to wire & install electrical devices (sensors, relays, motors).
• Must be hands-on and eager to build/prototype and test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support builds, installs, and full-system troubleshooting.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting (wiring faults, sensors, I/O, power distribution).
• Execute test runs and collect data.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues, ideate and implement solutions to improve reliability.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Manage parts/materials inventory and maintain lab readiness.

Skills

Automation maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring & installation

Hands-on & prototyping

Tools

PLC basics

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician for a contract role in Plano, TX. The role supports an innovation and engineering team, focusing on building, wiring, and testing automated systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, conducting test runs, and maintaining lab readiness while minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and inventory management.