Automation Technician

Meco Corporation is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the automated equipment that supports our manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production to keep equipment running safely and reliably.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize metal stamping transfer equipment, presses, feeders, destackers, automation cells, robots, and material handling systems.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot Siemens and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and related controls.
• Support industrial and collaborative robots, including Fanuc and Universal Robots or equivalent platforms.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; respond to equipment failures with a sense of urgency.
• Read and interpret electrical prints, control schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
• Use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and continuous improvement work focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control documentation, procedures, and work orders.
• Assist Engineers with project scopes and functional design documents for PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and network projects.
• Follow OSHA requirements, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, applicable cGMPs, and required PPE practices.
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and production personnel; help train and support team members as needed.
• Stop work or processes when you identify an imminent safety or quality concern.
• Serve as the primary maintenance contact during the Maintenance Supervisor’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation troubleshooting skills.
• Experience programming, maintaining, or troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, vision systems, industrial sensors, and relay ladder logic.
• Ability to read and understand electrical prints, control schematics, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication and control networks, such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or DeviceNet.
• Ability to complete and document preventive and non-routine maintenance.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to use industrial software systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and support team members.
• Ability to create and complete work orders in Asset Essentials or an equivalent CMMS.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and documenting best practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Certificate or associate degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience with industrial electrical systems, automation controls, PLC programming, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with both Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, TIA Portal, SIMATIC PLCs, Siemens HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Experience with metal stamping, transfer equipment, automated presses, feeders, transfer systems, progressive or transfer dies, and high-speed stamping operations.
• Experience with Fanuc robots, cobots such as Universal Robots, servo motion control, and automated material handling.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, automotive, metal stamping, or other regulated industrial environment.
• Fanuc Robot Certification, Siemens training, or equivalent automation certifications.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, data collection, and machine connectivity systems.

Work environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing plant where temperatures may vary, noise may be high at times, and required safety equipment must be worn. The role requires maintaining a clean and safe work area and following established safety practices.