Robotics Controls Technician — 2nd Shift, ABB/FANUC Expert

Randstad USA; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

OEM training and certifications

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for Edgerton, KS to own robotics projects, improve packaging lines, and mentor maintenance teams. You will work with ABB and FANUC robotics, PickMaster software, and Allen-Bradley PLCs to optimize automation systems.

The role offers a strong growth path in a leading manufacturing environment with IIoT integration, comprehensive benefits, and paid OEM training. Expect second shift duties and occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with ABB (PickMaster) and/or FANUC robotics.
• 5+ years with Allen-Bradley PLCs, electrical schematics, and conveyors.
• 4+ years apprenticeship or equivalent electromechanical maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate/Vocational degree preferred.
• Flexibility for 2nd shift and occasional visits to nearby sites in Lawrence/Lenexa (~30 min away)

Responsibilities

• Master & Maintain Automation: Troubleshoot, calibrate, and service spider pickers, robotic palletizers, servo systems, and high-speed packaging conveyors.
• Resolve Complex Electrical & Logic Issues: Read schematics, debug relay logic and ladder diagrams, and service low-voltage sensors, vision cameras, motor starters, and VFDs.
• Bridge Operations & IT: Collaborate with plant IT and operations to support manufacturing networks, communications, and controls hardware.
• Eliminate Unplanned Downtime: Direct preventative maintenance procedures and audit critical automation equipment to ensure peak reliability.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or equivalent electromechanical maintenance experience

Tools

ABB PickMaster

FANUC robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Vision systems

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a skilled Controls Technician for Edgerton, KS to own robotics projects, improve packaging lines, and mentor maintenance teams. You will work with ABB and FANUC robotics, PickMaster software, and Allen-Bradley PLCs to optimize automation systems.

The role offers a strong growth path in a leading manufacturing environment with IIoT integration, comprehensive benefits, and paid OEM training. Expect second shift duties and occasional site visits.