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Automation Engineering Technician

System One
Highlands, CO Other
POSTED ON 6/18/2026 CLOSED ON 9/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineering Technician position at System One?

Job Title: Automation Engineering Technician

Location: Littleton, CO

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $28-36/hour, OT eligible

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: 2nd shift - Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday 5:30PM-6AM

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert troubleshooting for automated manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
  • Use PLC ladder logic to resolve machine control issues and ensure minimal downtime.
  • Partner with engineering to execute process validations and help develop solutions that improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
  • Contribute to design reviews, URS, PFMEAs, and testing during new automation projects.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on automated systems and monitor machine data to identify trends.
  • Proactively solve problems and optimize production performance.

Requirements

  • HS degree (or 2 year degree with some experience)
  • 10 years of experience
  • 2 years of hands on automation experience in a heavily regulated industry
  • Experience supporting equipment design improvements
  • Experience in the fabrication of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and assemblies preferred
  • Experience in high speed automation
  • Experience in RF welding applications
  • Experience in Cam automation
  • Highly proficient in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and hydraulic maintenance techniques
  • Advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to read and understand complex mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature
  • Demonstrated ability to understand new and “first time worked on” mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and electrical systems
  • Working understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
  • Proficient in the use of the PLC as a troubleshooting tool
  • Proficient with, and effective use of, relevant PC software applications

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.







System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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