Automation Engineering Technician - 1st Shift 7:00 - 3:30

As an Automation Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing automated manufacturing equipment used in the production of drone motors. You will support robotic assembly systems, PLC-controlled machinery, automated testing stations, and material handling equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. Your work will involve diagnosing failures, performing preventive maintenance, and implementing improvements to maximize uptime and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems used in drone motor assembly, winding, balancing, testing, and material handling processes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, HMIs, sensors, servo drives, and automated production systems.
• Support automated assembly lines by diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic cells and automation equipment to maximize uptime.
• Monitor production equipment performance and implement improvements to increase throughput, reliability, and product quality.
• Modify and update robot programs, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces to support process changes and new product introductions.
• Assist with commissioning, installation, and startup of new automation systems and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Profinet.
• Support automated testing and quality inspection systems used in drone motor manufacturing.
• Analyze recurring equipment issues and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Maintain backups of robot programs, PLC code, and automation documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, maintenance personnel, and production teams to improve process efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC industrial robots.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of servo systems, motion control, sensors, vision systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting high-volume automated manufacturing operations.

Nice to have

• Experience in drone, aerospace, electric motor, automotive, or electronics manufacturing.
• FANUC Robot Operator or Programming Certification.
• Experience with automated assembly and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with machine vision systems and robotic integration.

Benefits

• Equity is included for all exempt positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches