Industrial Automation Technician: Optimize & Maintain

Socket.dev; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Würth Industry North America is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and equipment across our manufacturing operations in Roanoke, VA. You will ensure reliability, safety, and alignment with production goals.

Key activities include preventive maintenance on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and robotics; programming and debugging PLCs; supporting system integration; reading schematics; and documenting changes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in industrial automation, maintenance, or controls systems preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Knowledge of networked industrial systems (Ethernet/IP, Modbus) preferred.
• Certifications in automation or maintenance (ISA, Siemens, Rockwell) preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, safety awareness, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automated equipment, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and robotics.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist in programming and debugging PLC/control systems.
• Support integration of new automation equipment into existing systems.
• Document system changes and maintain logs.
• Follow safety procedures and LOTO protocols.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Reading schematics

PLC programming

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Würth Industry North America is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and equipment across our manufacturing operations in Roanoke, VA. You will ensure reliability, safety, and alignment with production goals.

Key activities include preventive maintenance on PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and robotics; programming and debugging PLCs; supporting system integration; reading schematics; and documenting changes.