Automation Technician

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a manufacturing company in Santa Teresa, NM to identify and evaluate an Automation & Controls Technician.

About the Role:

Our client is hiring an Automation & Controls Technician to install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain their automated production equipment — including robotic work cells, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems. Their facility runs exclusively on ABB robots with Rockwell Automation controls, so a background in industrial robot programming and troubleshooting is a big plus. Prior hands-on experience with ABB or Rockwell specifically isn't required — they're looking for someone technically sharp, coachable, and ready to learn their systems.

What You Will Do:

• Robot & System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and programming faults in robotic cells and automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• PLC, HMI & Robot Programming: Write, edit, and troubleshoot ladder logic or structured text for PLCs, HMIs, servo/drive controllers, and robot programs.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Perform preventive maintenance and calibrate industrial sensors, instruments, and actuators.
• Schematic Interpretation: Read, interpret, and redline electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics or blueprints.
• Documentation: Log maintenance activity, write SOPs, and maintain network/software configurations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Programming Background: Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots (any brand) and/or PLCs — willingness and ability to learn ABB and Rockwell platforms specifically.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of electrical power systems, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus), and control hardware.
• Software Familiarity: Experience with a major automation platform (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, ABB, or Ignition SCADA) preferred.
• Safety Adherence: Working knowledge of industrial safety standards, including NFPA 70E and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.

How to Apply

Apply through this posting and a member of the Movement Search and Delivery team will review your application. For more information on open jobs, visit www.movementsearch.com.