Robotics Technician - 3 Shifts, Automation Troubleshooter

Tenneco; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Angola, IN is seeking a Robotics Technician to maintain and optimize robotic welding, material-handling, and assembly cells. The role blends robot programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and uptime.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with FANUC or similar robots, PLC interfaces, and industrial controls; must be able to work 1st-3rd shifts and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; industrial robotics training preferred.
• Hands-on robotics programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with AB Studio 5000/RSLogix, PanelView, and PLC interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for robotic welding, material-handling, and automated cells with safety, quality, and uptime as priorities.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic and diagnose PLC faults.
• Support robot and cell safety systems including E-stops and interlocks.
• Diagnose alarms and recover equipment; determine root causes of repeated stops or sequence problems.
• Assist in maintenance, launches, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Robot programming

Troubleshooting

FANUC experience

Yaskawa/Motoman

PLC/Controls

Electrical schematics

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial robotics training

Tools

AB Studio 5000/RSLogix

PanelView

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Tenneco in Angola, IN is seeking a Robotics Technician to maintain and optimize robotic welding, material-handling, and assembly cells. The role blends robot programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure safety, quality, and uptime.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with FANUC or similar robots, PLC interfaces, and industrial controls; must be able to work 1st-3rd shifts and support continuous improvement initiatives.