Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

A day in the life: You start with preventative rounds on conveyors, robotics, and sortation—logging each action in the SAP Plant Maintenance Module. Mid-morning, a sensor fault halts a line. You dive into HMI and custom software, isolate whether it’s mechanical, electrical, or controls-related, replace a proximity sensor, and implement a fix that prevents a repeat. After lunch, you collaborate with Engineers and Tech Support on a small PLC and I/O upgrade, then commission a new fixture for a robotic cell. You wrap by tidying the work area, removing replaced parts, closing out documentation, and following up on a reported safety concern.

What you’ll do

• Partner with Engineers and Tech Support to tune, upgrade, and enhance automated distribution equipment.
• Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, and computer/controls layers; resolve and harden against recurrence.
• Repair or replace components (e.g., sensors, wiring) and validate performance.
• Assemble and commission fixtures, machinery, and robotic equipment.
• Support applications development as needed.
• Service equipment, record changes, and share feedback with Tech Support and Automation teams.
• Act as a robotics systems expert—repair/replace mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems.
• Execute preventative maintenance on all equipment; document thoroughly in SAP PM.
• Restore equipment rapidly via deep troubleshooting of faulted systems, subsystems, and components.
• Use computer interfaces and custom software to troubleshoot equipment behavior.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and service manuals.
• Maintain orderly, safe work areas; remove and properly handle replaced parts after repairs.
• Report and follow up on safety concerns.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, or technical certification in electrical repair/maintenance.
• 3+ years maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in manufacturing.
• Analytical problem-solver with familiarity in controls software.
• Hands-on knowledge of DC, AC, and stepper motors; PLCs; digital I/O; proximity/ultrasonic/photoelectric sensors.
• Experience with 120–220 VAC and 3-phase 480 VAC.
• VFD/PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of robotics/HMI/PLC and Microsoft Office.
• Strong field problem-solving, a collaborative, can-do mindset, and clear written reporting.

Preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Robotics simulator exposure.
• Experience with ABB, Denso, and Fanuc robots.
• Vision system experience.
• SAP or any CMMS experience.
• CNC machinery familiarity.

About FGX International and EssilorLuxottica

FGX International is a global creator and marketer of non-prescription readers and sunglasses, including the iconic Foster Grant® brand. We design innovative, stylish, and accessible eyewear that protects and celebrates vision. FGX International is part of EssilorLuxottica, a world leader in eyewear, advanced lens technologies, and digital solutions, with 200,000+ employees transforming eyecare globally. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.

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Compensation for this existing opening depends on factors like location, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable local minimum wage. You may be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan in addition to a comprehensive rewards package that can include healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts. Explore details: Benefits/Incentive Information

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