Industrial Automation & Maintenance Technician

Camfil, USA; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil Kilgore, TX is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment, automate systems, and support robotics initiatives. The role requires hands-on electromechanical expertise, PLC troubleshooting, and strong collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.

The incumbent will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, interpret schematics, and utilize CMMS tools while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 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.

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

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Robotics

PLC systems

HMI interfaces

Sensors and vision systems

Electrical controls

CMMS

Diagnostics software

Maintenance planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or Technical Diploma in Mechatronics or related

Tools

CMMS

Robot programming tools

Job description

Camfil Kilgore, TX is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment, automate systems, and support robotics initiatives. The role requires hands-on electromechanical expertise, PLC troubleshooting, and strong collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.

The incumbent will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, interpret schematics, and utilize CMMS tools while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced