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Title:

Automation Engineering Technician III Hiring Organization:

Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type Duration:

Full-Time | Permanent Pay rate: $33-$35/hour

Job Location:

North Smithfield, RI Schedule:

1st Shift | 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Job#: bh19293

Description:

We're seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Technician III to support and maintain advanced automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with robotics and PLCs, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in industrial automation who is ready to take on a leadership role by mentoring junior technicians while keeping automated production systems operating at peak performance. What You'll Do Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems. Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and startup activities for automated production cells. Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-related issues to minimize downtime. Upload, back up, and troubleshoot PLC programs. Support vision systems and make basic programming adjustments when needed. Perform preventative maintenance and recommend process or equipment improvements. Fabricate and modify automation components using machine shop equipment and hand tools. Set up and adjust vibratory feeding systems and other automated support equipment. Train and mentor junior automation technicians on equipment setup, troubleshooting, and best practices. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following manufacturing and safety standards. What We're Looking For 3+ years of automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong troubleshooting experience with:

Industrial automation systems Robotics PLCs Electrical controls Automated manufacturing equipment Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining automated production equipment. Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems. Experience using multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and diagnostic tools. Hands-on mechanical aptitude with fabrication and equipment repair. Experience training or mentoring junior technicians is preferred. Injection molding or automated manufacturing experience is highly desirable. Stable work history with demonstrated reliability. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Permanent, full-time position with long-term career stability. Work with advanced robotics and automated manufacturing technologies. Opportunity to mentor and develop junior technicians. Collaborative engineering and maintenance team. Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for overtime. Excellent opportunity to expand your automation and controls expertise. Compensation & Benefits $33-$35/hour First Shift Schedule (6:42 AM - 3:12 PM) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays and paid time off Career growth and professional development opportunities If you're an experienced automation technician with a passion for robotics, PLC troubleshooting, and manufacturing technology, apply today to join a team where your technical expertise will make a real impact. Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly. You can review our other job postings at https://jobs.csetalent.com/. If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!