Automation Technician
Location: Onsite; Monroe, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time /Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $28-32/hour
1st Shift: 6am-3pm M-F
Position Overview
We are seeking Automation Technicians with hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing, robotics, or warehouse automation environments. This role is critical to maintaining continuous system operation and minimizing downtime across highly automated equipment and production systems.
The ideal candidate is comfortable troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, and performing both reactive and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced, high-automation setting.
What You’ll Be Doing
Maintain continuous operation of automated, robotic, and material handling systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and return equipment to service quickly and safely
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robotic systems and process support equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings
Work with PLC-controlled equipment and assist in automation system diagnostics
Identify machine malfunctions, isolate root causes, and implement cost-effective repairs
Perform equipment calibrations, re-qualifications, and system validations per schedule
Assist engineers and automation teams with equipment installation, removal, and system qualification
Support corrective action reports and process improvement initiatives
Disassemble equipment, inspect components for defects, and repair or replace parts as needed
Support both hardware and, at higher levels, limited software maintenance activities
Required Experience and Skills
Background in automated manufacturing, robotics, material handling systems, or automated warehouse environments
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment is a plus
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Preventive and corrective maintenance experience in high-volume or automated settings
Solid computer and documentation skills
Technical Experience Preferred
Automation, robotics, or conveyor/material handling systems
Electronic assembly and troubleshooting (schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly)
Cable and harness work (crimping, soldering, connector assembly, cable prep)
Testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and cable/harness testers
Automated machine operations (surface mount, component insertion, wave soldering)
Mechanical and electrical tools including alignment tools, measuring tools, taps & dies, and power/air tools
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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