Production Automation Technician

Automation Personnel Services; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services seeks a Production Engineering Technician in Sugar Land, TX to operate automated production equipment, calibrate systems, and support engineers in root-cause analysis. Will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues and perform basic repairs to sustain uptime and quality.

The role collaborates with Process Engineers to ensure device performance and manufacturing efficiency, with strict adherence to procedures and cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational Course Graduation or Associate Degree in electronics/mechatronics or related field.
• 1 year of experience in equipment operation, troubleshooting, or device assembly in manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience as Production or Equipment Technician in semiconductor, photonics, or electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machines to ensure continuous and stable operation.
• Perform equipment calibration, setup, and verification per established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Perform basic repairs and adjustments to maintain uptime and prevent quality deviations.
• Conduct preliminary root cause analysis on equipment and device failures.
• Support engineers in identifying and documenting failure modes and contributing factors.
• Rework failed devices and components following defined rework or repair procedures.
• Follow established work instructions, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed logs of machine performance, failure trends, and maintenance actions.
• Support the engineering team during process development and qualification runs.
• Perform data collection and assist in generating reports or documentation as needed.
• Escalate recurring or critical issues to the Equipment Engineer or Section Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with cleanroom standards.
• Provide backup support for operators when necessary.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Quality control

Data collection

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics/Mechatronics

Vocational Course Graduate

Tools

Automated machinery

Sensors

Pneumatic systems

Robotic handling equipment

Microscopes

Soldering

Hand tools

Measurement instruments

Job description

Automation Personnel Services seeks a Production Engineering Technician in Sugar Land, TX to operate automated production equipment, calibrate systems, and support engineers in root-cause analysis. Will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues and perform basic repairs to sustain uptime and quality.

The role collaborates with Process Engineers to ensure device performance and manufacturing efficiency, with strict adherence to procedures and cleanroom standards.