What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Automation Technician position at ST Engineering?
Date: Nov 11, 2025
Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220
Company: STENA
Who YOU are and what YOU can become:
We’re seeking detail-oriented and proactive Automation tech. In this role, you will support robotic and automated solutions used for aerospace manufacturing processes. This role offers a great opportunity to support the latest AFP, assembly and machining equipment while playing a crucial role in assuring OEE and on time delivery.
Who WE are and where WE are going:
At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.
A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.
What YOU will do:
- Perform disassembly, cleaning and exchange of perishable components. Interface between operations, Automation Engineering and skilled trades. Documenting trends and allowing the operators to focus on quality and process completion.
- Assist with the tracking equipment and component trends. This data and feedback will be used to establish component service life, useful life, durability, and longevity. This feedback will be provided to the automation and equipment engineers allowing TPM initiatives to progress quickly.
- Work in a team environment supporting the Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and area leadership team by providing clear communication on equipment status.
- Ability to follow a pre-determined cleaning and replacement schedule for perishable parts.
- Provide a level of Mechanical aptitude that assures the critical components are dis-assembled and re-assembled consistent with OEM requirements.
- Provide feedback concerning automation equipment issues that allows Mechanical and Electrical Controls (MEC) and Machine Repair (MR) teams to correct electrical and mechanical issues that are above routine preventive maintenance.
- Hands on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic assembly systems, or experience that will allow employee to be trained to support cleaning and replacement of perishable components.
- Basic understanding of PLC’s, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, Numerical Control Machines, and robotic production equipment is desirable but not required.
What YOU must bring to Succeed:
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with troubleshooting AFP process issues.
- Highly values team success and communication.
- 3 years’ experience in a support role for preventive maintenance of equipment used in Aerospace Assembly and or Composites Manufacturing.
- Desire to learn and pursue training opportunities that strengthen CNC capabilities and increase critical trouble shooting skills.
At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.
Estimate salary range for this role: $25.14 - $36.53 per hour. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:
As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
- Health Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)
Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
Salary : $25 - $37
