Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Location: Fort Worth Alliance, TX
Department: Automation Department
Reports To: Automation Technical Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of automation equipment and automated systems used in electronics manufacturing and testing. This position ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of machinery to meet production and quality objectives. The Automation Technician collaborates closely with automation technical engineers, manufacturing engineers and operators to support continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Automation Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment, conveyors and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service records, and calibration documentation.

Installation & Setup

• Assist with automation equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning for new production lines.
• Support integration of new automation, vision inspection, and related systems.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure proper functionality before handoff to production.

Process Support

• Collaborate with technical engineers to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support production line changes, tooling adjustments, and process optimizations.
• Implement maintenance best practices to minimize unplanned downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, EHS, and company safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure all tools, parts, and equipment are handled and stored properly.
• Participate in equipment safety audits and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Automation or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 years of experience in automation equipment maintenance, preferably in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or automated production environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in troubleshooting conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
  • Understand with robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
• Software Knowledge: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and assembly environment involving exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and occasional high noise levels.
• May require work in cleanroom or ESD-controlled areas and adherence to static control procedures.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or platforms.
  • Regular lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of heavier components with mechanical assistance.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling tools and delicate mechanical parts.
  • Visual acuity to read mechanical drawings, detect equipment malfunctions, and inspect parts.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and occasionally confined spaces.
• Work Hours:
  • May require rotating shifts, weekend coverage, overtime, or on-call availability to support production uptime and critical repairs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and reliability metrics (MTBF / MTTR).
• Preventive maintenance completion rate and schedule adherence.
• Reduction in unplanned downtime or recurring failures.
• Compliance with safety and EHS standards.
• Quality of maintenance documentation and improvement initiatives supported.