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Automation Technician

Linamar and Careers
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

Automation Technician

This is a starting level machine maintenance role that works alongside other maintenance technicians at various levels including journeymen. Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on mechanical equipment, utility systems, and facility building repairs.

Performance Expectations

  • Act as a plant resource for line improvements, line automation, realignment of product flow equipment and machinery in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance.
  • Work with program managers and project engineers at the APQP stage of a program start-up.
  • Plan assigned work in an efficient method to minimize machine downtime while ensuring employee safety is maintained.
  • Troubleshoot process automation problems.
  • Perform regular housekeeping duties.
  • Work within Quality standards, procedures, and requirements.
  • Work with engineering following PPAP approval in resolving non-value-added processes.
  • Assign work tasks where applicable to co-worker(s).
  • Ensure work is performed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
  • Have knowledge of Electrical Safety Code.
  • Perform root cause analysis failure.
  • Perform periodically PLC and program backup.
  • Maintain updated and controlled PLC program data base.
  • Maintain equipment documentation updates.
  • Work with Engineers for all phases of design, maintenance, and inspection to meet the time requirements.
  • Participate in meetings with supervisors, co-workers, and employees to plan upcoming activities and to update projects.

Credentials

  • Completion of a minimum 3-year program in Electronics Technician/Technologist Certificate, Electrician Qualification or equivalent or equivalent working experience.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in CNC and robotic repair/ programming.
  • Must be willing to work towards obtaining certification of qualification for electrician

Desired Characteristics

  • Understanding of electrical / electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge of advanced PLC programming including Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix/RSLogix, Siemens S7, Fanuc. Knowledge of
  • robot systems (ABB, Motoman, Fanuc, Kuka).
  • Basic knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet connections, TCP/IP protocol. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
  • Ability to refer to quality specification forms to verify that products comply with required standards. Ability to evaluate condition of new and damaged mechanical equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
  • Ability to work in teams that include engineers, machinists, and architects to provide technical support and services to engineers.
  • Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed

What Linamar Has to Offer

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
  • 401k Program
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sustainability Counsel
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Hours of work:

1st shift - 6am - 2:30pm

2nd shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm

3rd shift 10:00pm to 6:30am

Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.


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