Industrial Automation Specialist - Wixom, MI

Motion Control; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Control is looking for a Mechatronics Technician to join their team in Wixom, MI. The role focuses on robotics programming and onsite troubleshooting for automation product integration, requiring about 65% travel. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and strong experience with industrial control systems and robotic platforms. This position is hands-on and customer-facing, with a collaborative environment committed to supporting automation end users.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working onsite in manufacturing facility environments.
• Deep knowledge of industrial control, architecture, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and support industrial control architectures.
• Program and support robotic systems including multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver complete automation solutions.

Skills

Robotics programming

Customer support

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PLC platforms

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Job description

We are seeking a Mechatronics Technician with a strong focus on robotics programming and on-site troubleshooting of product integration. This role is highly hands‑on and customer‑facing, with approximately 65% travel to support automation end users of Magswitch products in the field.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, document, and support industrial control architectures using modern protocols including Rockwell Ethernet/IP and Siemens Profinet
• Program and support robotic systems including Kawasaki, Fanuc, KUKA, UR, and ABB
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues during system startup and production support
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver complete automation solutions
• Support customer installations, startups, and validations at domestic and international sites
• Travel up to 65% to support new customer projects, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent industry experience
• Experience working onsite in manufacturing facility environments
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills
• Deep knowledge of industrial control, architecture and networking
• Proven hands‑on experience with PLC platforms (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and network layout drawings
• Experience programming at least one major industrial robot platform; multi‑brand experience preferred
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems under pressure
• Solid understanding of electro‑mechanical systems
• Strong collaboration, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Three years of professional experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or industrial equipment
• SolidWorks 3D CAD user experience

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

Location

Wixom, MI