Senior 2nd-Shift Automation & Robotics Technician

Camfil USA Inc.; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Camfil USA Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician for Kilgore, TX on the 2nd shift to maintain and optimize complex manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.

The role requires strong PLC and automation knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers to drive reliability, safety, and productivity improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Technical Diploma in Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, electromechanical maintenance or automation support.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting robotic systems in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and automation-related equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, machine manuals, and technical documentation.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance work.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support industrial robotic systems, libraries of tooling, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, and automated material handling equipment.
• Assist with robot programming, teaching, calibration, and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose automation system faults using PLC software, HMI interfaces, drives, and control systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new robotics and automation equipment.
• Work with Engineering on automation upgrades, process optimization projects, and equipment improvements.
• Partner with Engineering to improve equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Recommend and implement mechanical and automation improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Assist in development of maintenance procedures, standard work instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Support capital projects including machine modifications, equipment relocations, and automation deployments.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements; ensure compliance with LOTO and related standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or Technical Diploma in Mechatronics/Robotics/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

FANUC Robotics

HMI systems

Vision systems

Job description

Camfil USA Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician for Kilgore, TX on the 2nd shift to maintain and optimize complex manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.

The role requires strong PLC and automation knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineers to drive reliability, safety, and productivity improvements in a fast-paced production environment.