Maintenance Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

Carlisle Brake & Friction; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Brake & Friction in Medina, Ohio, is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and facility systems, enhancing both operational efficiency and equipment reliability. The candidate will work with controls, robotics, and various industrial systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong skills in electrical and mechanical systems, and a solid understanding of automation. A motivated self-starter who can excel independently or as part of a team is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical systems, and building systems.
• Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot facility systems with emphasis on controls.
• Provide assistance to engineering and operations on process issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills in PLC program

Servo systems

Industrial controls

Motor controls

Electric circuits

Robotics

Vision systems

Basic CNC understanding

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Allen Bradley hardware/software

Siemens hardware/software

Job description

Description

Candidate will have competent troubleshooting skills in PLC program troubleshooting, servo systems, industrial controls, motor controls, and electric circuits. Thorough knowledge and/or experience in industrial automation networks, safety devices, robotics, vision systems, and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Basic understanding of CNC. Must be a motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently or in a cross‑functional work team environment. Must possess strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Principal Area of Responsibility

The individual will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting any equipment and facility systems with an emphasis on controls including relay logic, PLCs and HMIs (Allen‑Bradley), servo drives and motors, robotics, vision systems, and electrical power distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and hydraulic presses, furnaces, grinders, steel preparation and coating equipment, gear shapers, robotics, CNC machining centers, dust and fume collection equipment, transformers, switchgears, busbars, HVAC equipment, and fire suppression systems.

Specific Duties

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with regards to maintaining, repairing processes and systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components and networks
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware/software
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing equipment systems including controls (relay logic, PLC and HMI programs, servo drives, and motors), automation and robotics, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Knowledge of multi‑axis robots
• Provide assistance to engineering and operations relating to process issues and/or improvements
• Consult with automation component suppliers to specify products for installation, and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials and/or parts
• Participate in, or lead, continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as required (usually for training purposes)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong working knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical power distribution systems, and building systems
• Must possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities and the ability to multi‑task