Automation Maintenance Technologist — SCADA/PLC

Join Us to Keep Automation Running at Its Best

If you thrive where robotics meets controls engineering, this role puts you at the heart of our plant’s performance. You’ll sustain reliability with smart maintenance, elevate capability through programming and design, and share knowledge that helps every shift run smoother.

Your Impact

• Own preventive and predictive maintenance for automated assets.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot programs for machinery and computer-based systems.
• Fix electrical components—switches, motors, relays, sensors—to restore function fast.
• Draft precise wiring and PLC drawings based on engineering inputs; update documentation as systems evolve.
• Install and validate industrial controls and supervisory systems that orchestrate robots and automated lines.
• Assess, service, and strengthen industrial networks for speed, stability, and security.
• Support PLCs, HMIs, DCS, servos, variable frequency drives, and robotic controllers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement teams, occasionally traveling to other facilities to share best practices.
• Adhere to safety standards, GMP, and company procedures without compromise.
• Execute PM schedules and maintain thorough maintenance records.
• Install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation when required.
• Coach operators and production staff on safe operation and care of automated systems.
• Lead data-driven root cause analysis using downtime logs and operator input.
• Take on additional related duties as needed.

Must Bring

• Direct experience with Fanuc PLCs and Fanuc robots.
• Nice to have: Wonderware, SCADA, Ignition.

Background & Competencies

• Associate degree in Technology/Electrical/Electronics/Electro-Mechanical or equivalent certification preferred; or 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge across PLCs, robotics, servos/VFDs, vision cameras/RFID scanners, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong communicator with excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate math proficiency; fluent in reading schematics and using precision inspection tools.
• Ability to train and collaborate effectively across departments.

Success Traits

• Broad technical curiosity and aptitude for software, controls, and machinery.
• Analytical, fast at interpreting complex signals and data.
• Resourceful troubleshooter who delivers practical fixes quickly.
• Self-directed, adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Clear and timely communicator.

Physical & Sensory Demands

• Climb ladders/stairs/equipment; frequent stooping, crouching, reaching.
• Prolonged standing and walking; pushing and pulling to move equipment or tooling.
• Lifting requirements consistent with medium work: up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly.
• Regular grasping, tactile sensing, and fine finger movements.
• Clear speech for rapid, accurate verbal instruction.
• Hearing sufficient to perceive sound at approximately 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz at 40 dB with or without correction; able to discriminate fine differences in sound for precision adjustments.
• Vision adequate to analyze data/figures and detect small defects at close range.
• Frequent repetitive motion of hands/arms/fingers.

Work Environment

• Mix of indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Possible high-heat exposure above 100°F for more than one hour.
• Exposure to noise and vibration.
• Proximity to moving equipment, electrical energy, and certain chemicals.
• May encounter fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or limited ventilation.
• Potential contact with oils and cutting fluids.

Where You’ll Work & When

• Location: Hanover, PA 17331 (on-site; reliable commute required)
• Work Location: In person
• Job Type: Full-time
• Created: 3/2024

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial Robot Programming
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Schematic Reading

Tech You’ll Touch

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) (Dematic)
• SCADA
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Dematic)