Manufacturing Automation Technician

Actalent; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement after two years

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Attendance incentive pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Automation & Robotics Engineering Technician to support and optimize automated manufacturing operations on the shop floor in South Charleston, OH. This hands-on role combines robotics, PLC troubleshooting, welding processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to reduce downtime, improve cycle times, and deliver lasting solutions while developing skills toward manufacturing leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 13 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, controls, or PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience programming, teaching, or troubleshooting industrial robots is highly preferred.
• Understanding of robotic welding or automated welding processes.
• Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or similar measurement equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly on a manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and help minimize production downtime.
• Support industrial robots, automation equipment, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Assist with robot programming, teaching, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Support and improve robotic welding processes to maintain consistent quality.
• Identify weld quality concerns and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and production issues and implement countermeasures.
• Improve cycle times, throughput, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools to verify part dimensions.
• Document process improvements, equipment issues, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track production data, performance metrics, and improvements.
• Participate in manufacturing technology projects involving automation, controls, robotics, welding, and process optimization.

Skills

Industrial robotics

Automation

PLC troubleshooting

Robot programming

Robotic welding

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement tools (calipers/microm)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Automation

Robotics

Electrical Technology

Manufacturing Technology

Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Automation & Robotics Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation & Robotics Engineering Technician to support and improve automated manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on position combining robotics, automation, PLC troubleshooting, robotic welding, and process improvement.

You’ll work directly with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment, reduce downtime, improve cycle times, strengthen product quality, and implement lasting solutions to manufacturing problems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their automation or engineering career who wants to expand their technical skills and grow into larger engineering or manufacturing leadership responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and help minimize production downtime.
• Support industrial robots, automation equipment, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Assist with robot programming, teaching, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Support and improve robotic welding processes to maintain consistent quality.
• Identify weld quality concerns and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and production issues and implement countermeasures.
• Improve cycle times, throughput, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools to verify part dimensions.
• Document process improvements, equipment issues, troubleshooting steps, and corrective actions.
• Use Microsoft Excel to track production data, performance metrics, and improvements.
• Participate in manufacturing technology projects involving automation, controls, robotics, welding, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 13 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial robotics, automation, controls, or PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience programming, teaching, or troubleshooting industrial robots is highly preferred.
• Understanding of robotic welding or automated welding processes.
• Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, or similar measurement equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly on a manufacturing floor.

Education

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Or Technical Certificate Preferred In

• Automation
• Robotics
• Electrical Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Engineering
• Related technical discipline

Nice to Have

• Mitsubishi PLC experience
• Industrial robot programming experience
• Robotic welding or welding experience
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• CNC programming experience or interest in developing CNC programming skills
• Continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering experience

Work Environment

This position combines hands-on manufacturing floor support with engineering and technical project work. The Automation & Robotics Engineering Technician will work closely with production associates, maintenance technicians, and engineers while gaining exposure to robotics, PLCs, automated equipment, welding processes, controls, and process improvement.

Schedule

7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Occasional overtime or off-shift support may be required to address production or equipment issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of South Charleston, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401(k) company match up to 4%. Tuition reimbursement available after two years of employment. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Hourly position with significant overtime opportunities available. $0.66/hour attendance incentive pay.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of South Charleston, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Charleston,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.