Manufacturing Technician

WAGO Corporation; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

WAGO Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Technician at its Germantown, WI facility to support daily manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role involves hands-on technical support across electronic/mechanical systems, ASRS, and PLCs to keep equipment safe, efficient, and in quality compliance.

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, you will work with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams, document work in CMMS, follow LOTO and ISO 9001 standards, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environments.
• Mechatronics or related field degree preferred.
• Ability to read manuals, drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLCs, automation equipment and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to maintain Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly and ASRS operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and support production targets.
• Use PLC software to monitor logic, inputs/outputs and identify root causes.
• Document work in CMMS and follow safety standards (LOTO).
• Support NPI activities with engineering and quality teams as needed.

Skills

PLC systems troubleshooting

ASRS familiarity

Mechanical/electronic troubleshooting

Electrical systems

MS Office; SAP ERP

Education

Mechatronics or related field

Technical certification preferred

Tools

PLC software

SAP ERP

CMMS

Job description

Corporate Headquarters, N120 W19129 Freistadt Road, Germantown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:0 AM

WAGO is the backbone of a smart, connected world.

WAGO Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support daily manufacturing and warehouse operations by performing hands-on technical support and troubleshooting across manufacturing, advanced Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), and various PLC systems. This role reports to the Technical Supervisor and works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans-life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience in electronic or mechanical manufacturing environments
• Diploma, associate degree, or technical certification in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of PLC systems, including the ability to open and navigate PLC programs, understand basic logic (ladder or structured text) and use PLC software as a troubleshooting tool to identify faults, monitor I/O and support equipment diagnostics
• Strong technical knowledge of automated assembly, mechanical assembly, placement machine programming, machine wiring and testing
• Experience with industrial equipment such as motors, drives, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment
• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical support role within a medium production environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with ASRS warehouse systems and automated material handling equipment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, work orders, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to perform diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and engineering teams and work effectively as part of a coordinated team
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP ERP experience is a plus

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on technical support to maintain equipment for Electronic Assembly, Solutions, Mechanical Assembly, and ASRS operations
• Assist operators and technicians by troubleshooting equipment to minimize downtime
• Use PLC software tools to support troubleshooting activities, including monitoring inputs/outputs, reviewing program logic, and assisting in identifying root causes of equipment issues
• Maintain and Troubleshoot the Automated Storage and Retrieval System
• Document work in CMMS and follow LOTO / Safety standards
• Strong Electrical troubleshooting skills (24VDC, 120/208/240/480V Systems)
• Work with ME team to support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, defects, and opportunities for increased productivity and quality
• Follow and promote compliance with safety regulations, quality standards (ISO 9001), and company procedures
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, coordinating with maintenance and engineering as needed
• Accurately complete documentation and reports to support traceability and compliance
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting engineering and quality teams during launches and trials
• Escalate recurring issues, safety concerns, or systemic problems to the Technical Supervisor

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Corporate Headquarters, N120 W19129 Freistadt Road, Germantown, Wisconsin, United States of America