Senior Automation Technician

Camaco, LLC

Lorain (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Camaco, LLC is seeking an Automation Technician III to provide advanced technical support for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, PLC/HMI controls, and industrial networks. You will diagnose complex faults, restore safe operation, support continuous improvement, and mentor less-experienced technicians on the shop floor.

The role covers industrial robots (FANUC, Motoman), RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, RSLinx, HMIs, Ethernet, and WeldWatcher systems.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal training in industrial automation, electrical technology, mechatronics, robotics, controls, industrial maintenance, or related field.
Five+ years of automation/controls/robotics/electrical troubleshooting experience.
Experience with PLC/HMI diagnostics, industrial networks, robots, sensors, drives, safety devices, and low-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Provide daily automation and controls support to production and respond to downtime with structured troubleshooting.
Connect to PLCs, locate I/O, upload and back up programs, review interlocks, and isolate fault sources.
Troubleshoot HMIs, sensors, relays, relays, power supplies, I/O cards, switches, and industrial networks.
Perform authorized low-voltage electrical checks using a multimeter and verify connections.
Read electrical schematics, robot diagrams, and OEM docs for troubleshooting and recovery.
Perform robot error recovery, verify home/zero positions, and back up programs.
Modify robot and PLC programs, HMI screens, drive parameters, and device configurations within limits.
Troubleshoot welding applications and WeldWatcher systems; document results and ensure quality.