Robotics & Automation Technician - Boost Production

GE Vernova; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation & Robotics Technician to install, maintain, and optimize automated equipment and robotic systems on the manufacturing floor. You will work with engineers, maintenance, and production teams to keep systems safe, reliable, and productive.

The role covers programming support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, system integration, and documentation of repairs. Requires an associate degree or technical cert and 2+ years in automation, with hands‑on robotics,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in mechatronics, robotics, industrial automation, electrical or mechanical technology or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial robotics, PLC systems, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain robotic systems and automated production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on robotic cells, conveyors, sensors, and automated machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Assist with programming, editing, and troubleshooting robotic, CNC, and PLC programs.
• Support PLC troubleshooting, modifications, and I/O diagnostics.
• Work with HMI interfaces to monitor and adjust system operations.
• Support automation engineers with new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Participate in commissioning and startup of new robotic cells and automated systems.
• Recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Respond to downtime events quickly and diagnose/process issues with production teams.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
• Engage in reliability engineering efforts - FMEA, Spares, TPM, Etc.
• Follow all industry, regional, and GE Vernova safety standards and assist with lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical diagnostics

PLC & controls

HMI basics

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in mechatronics/robotics/industrial automation/electrical/mechanical technology

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial robots (FANUC/KUKA/ABB/Yaskawa)

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation & Robotics Technician to install, maintain, and optimize automated equipment and robotic systems on the manufacturing floor. You will work with engineers, maintenance, and production teams to keep systems safe, reliable, and productive.

The role covers programming support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, system integration, and documentation of repairs. Requires an associate degree or technical cert and 2+ years in automation, with hands‑on robotics,