Night Shift Automation Technician III - Diagnostics Lead

Newell Brands; Newville (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Newville, PA is seeking an Automation Technician III on the Night Shift (6PM–6:30AM, Wed–Sat/Thu–Sat alternating). You will lead complex diagnostics, implement improvements, and mentor junior technicians while using CMMS data for reliability analysis.

Responsibilities include advanced mechanical work on conveyors, AS/RS, and facilities systems, collaborating with engineering to optimize CMMS usage and ensure safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in automation/reliability maintenance.
• Experience in Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), EtherNet/IP, safety PLCs.
• Strong mechanical skills for conveyors, AS/RS, and facilities equipment.
• Experience with robotics or vision systems preferred.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Visual aptitude - must be able to see, with or without correction.
• Excellent people & communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must freely share knowledge & skills with other personnel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex diagnostics, implements improvements, and mentors junior technicians.
• Leveraging CMMS (MicroMain) data for reliability analysis.
• Mechanical work on conveyors, AS/RS, and facilities systems.
• Partners with engineering and leadership to optimize CMMS usage and ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards.
• Oversee mechanical integrity for conveyors, AS/RS, and facilities systems.
• Troubleshooting of PLCs, conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs, and motion systems.
• Perform advanced mechanical repairs including gearbox rebuilds, alignment, and component replacements.
• Implement minor logic/HMI changes under MOC; collaborate with engineers.
• Commission and optimize drives and servo systems.
• Audit PM and CM processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Lead RCAs and develop advanced PM/PdM strategies.
• Train and mentor Tech I–II; support project startups.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Conveyors & AS/RS

Robotics / Vision

CMMS Usage

Mechanical Diagnostics

Tools

CMMS MicroMain

Job description

Newell Brands in Newville, PA is seeking an Automation Technician III on the Night Shift (6PM–6:30AM, Wed–Sat/Thu–Sat alternating). You will lead complex diagnostics, implement improvements, and mentor junior technicians while using CMMS data for reliability analysis.

Responsibilities include advanced mechanical work on conveyors, AS/RS, and facilities systems, collaborating with engineering to optimize CMMS usage and ensure safety and reliability standards.