Industrial Automation Technician

Distribution International; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Distribution International in Pasadena, TX seeks an Automation Engineering Technician to support safe, efficient operation of equipment across company locations. You will install new machinery, maintain automation systems, and collaborate with operations teams to improve performance.

Responsibilities include wiring control cabinets, calibrating equipment, preventive maintenance, and simple PLC adjustments. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or journeyman electrician with CSA/UL training beneficial.
• 5+ years in industrial automation, electronics, or electrical work.
• Experience with industrial controls and machinery assembly.
• Knowledge of PLC programming beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain equipment following circuit diagrams and engineering instructions.
• Wire control cabinets; set up motors, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Calibrate, commission equipment and support operator training.
• Make minor PLC adjustments and design simple control systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, control and computer system faults; repair and prevent downtimes.

Skills

Read schematics

Diagnose faults

Communication under pressure

Fabrication skills

Automation aptitude

Education

Diploma in instrumentation or electronics

Tools

Testing equipment

Welding equipment

Circuit diagrams

Job description

Distribution International in Pasadena, TX seeks an Automation Engineering Technician to support safe, efficient operation of equipment across company locations. You will install new machinery, maintain automation systems, and collaborate with operations teams to improve performance.

Responsibilities include wiring control cabinets, calibrating equipment, preventive maintenance, and simple PLC adjustments. Travel up to 40% may be required.