Senior Engineering Technician — Automation & Upgrades

Actalent; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

PTO 96 hours

Phone reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Engineering Technician for its Burlington, NC site to provide hands-on coverage for manufacturing lines. You will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues, train maintenance staff, and coordinate with OEMs for specialized support.

The role emphasizes equipment upgrades, installation, commissioning, and leading production-line projects. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology or related fields,

Qualifications

• Associate degree, equivalent technical training, or a related credential in Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a comparable discipline.
• At least three years of experience as an Engineering Technician or Controls Technician.
• Manufacturing experience, with food and beverage experience preferred.
• Food-processing, packaging, filling, aerosol, dairy, beverage, or other high-speed consumer-goods manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related problems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance training and partner with OEMs for specialized support or equipment modification.
• Implement equipment upgrades and assist with new-machine installation and commissioning.
• Lead engineering projects or production-line modifications and ensure changes are documented, communicated, and supported through stakeholder training.
• Maintain records of maintenance activity, equipment performance, and downtime.
• Prepare detailed troubleshooting and repair reports.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety requirements.
• Work closely with operations to maintain equipment readiness and participate in continuous-improvement efforts focused on production efficiency and quality.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC & HMI diagnostics

Reading schematics

Automation experience

Root-cause investigations

Operator training

Education

Associate degree or related credential

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Engineering Technician for its Burlington, NC site to provide hands-on coverage for manufacturing lines. You will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues, train maintenance staff, and coordinate with OEMs for specialized support.

The role emphasizes equipment upgrades, installation, commissioning, and leading production-line projects. The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology or related fields,