Assembly Equipment, Automated Assembly Equipment, Automation, Automation Systems, Blueprints, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Educational Technology, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronic Circuit, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Ladder Logic, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Machining, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Schematics, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Training, Technical Writing, User Documentation
Title: Lead Automation Technician
Location: Brigham City, UT
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary:$60k-$75k/yr.
Benefits: Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options, gender pay equality, and additional company perks
Sterling Engineering is seeking an Lead Automation Technician to support the repair, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated production assembly systems. This role works closely with manufacturing and maintenance teams to support machine reliability, automation systems, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.
Job Duties:
• Repair, assemble, install, and maintain production assembly machine systems
• Document maintenance activities and assist with machine downtime root-cause troubleshooting
• Assist in creating mechanical and software control code standards
• Troubleshoot and support pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components
• Understand and apply AC/DC theory and electronic circuit schematics
• Work with electronic feedback sensor devices and machine control systems
• Assemble and terminate wiring for control cabinets and machine components
• Troubleshoot electronic safety devices including light curtains, safety relays, emergency stop circuits, and operator input devices
• Create troubleshooting guides, preventative maintenance work instructions, and technical documentation
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required
• Vocational degree enrollment or related technical training preferred
• 2–3 years of knowledge or experience with electrical and mechanical machine applications
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, and machine control systems
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com