Job Description

Automation Technician

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Automation Technician. This role is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing automated production equipment, modifying PLC-controlled systems, and performing preventive maintenance to support reliable high-volume manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and control-system issues on automated production equipment
• Diagnose and repair 480V and 110V electrical power and control wiring
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and modify PLC logic controlling automated equipment
• Repair and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical power transmission, sensor, and control systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated assembly and production systems
• Read electrical and mechanical blueprints to diagnose equipment failures
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers to implement equipment improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain required maintenance and process documentation in accordance with IATF 16949 standards

Skills & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience working with automated equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and PLC logic modification experience
• Experience troubleshooting 480V and 110V electrical systems, controls, sensors, and machine wiring
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints
• Experience diagnosing high-volume automated production equipment

Desired

• Experience with automated assembly or automotive manufacturing equipment
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, conveyors, sensors, and control panels
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for automated production systems
• Experience with mechanical power transmission systems
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 process and maintenance documentation requirements
• Experience supporting equipment modifications and continuous improvement projects

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.