Automation Technician

Automation Technician - Job Description

The Automation Technician will support and troubleshoot plant automation systems, ensuring optimal performance of programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, servo systems, variable frequency drives, and industrial communication networks. The role involves working with a range of electronic components and process control signals to maintain efficient automation operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Maintain servo systems, servo drives, and AC/DC variable frequency drives.
• Manage digital and analog I/O systems and process control signals.
• Ensure effective industrial communication networks using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus.
• Perform maintenance on motion control systems and encoders.
• Support electronic components including relays, power supplies, contactors, and motor starters.
• Work with sensors, timers, counters, and signal conditioners.
• Handle terminal blocks, fuses, breakers, and protection devices.
• Operate control transformers and interface modules.

Essential Skills

• PLC troubleshooting and programming expertise.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of PLC troubleshooting experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Vacation Paid holidays 16 weeks paid parental leave, for maternity and paternity Annual bonus plan The posting also highlights career growth opportunities across IFFs global organization and describes the culture as collaborative, innovative, and focused on learning and continuous improvement

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,NJ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.