Automation Technician

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division in is looking for an Automation Technician to apply hands-on automation expertise across PLCs, sensor integration, industrial control systems, robotics, and mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems. This role will install, program, commission, and troubleshoot production equipment. This role supports production through daily problem-solving, develops layouts/documentation and safety systems, and provides training to maintenance technicians, with travel as needed for installs, start-up, and service. Work is project-orientated and you may be working on several projects, at various stages, at any given time. Work will be performed with minimal supervision.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker's Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our *** plant provides critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, Semiconductors, and Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Apply automation skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and the ability to install, program, troubleshoot, circuitry, control systems, and machinery.
• Apply sensor technology and integration with PLC programs to prevent quality deficient product from being produced
• Be part of automation team able to determine proper cell layout / robot placement including peripheral equipment
• Assemble and trouble shoot equipment from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment BOMs
• Troubleshoot to determine system or equipment malfunctions using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, circuit analysis, electronics, and pneumatics
• Design, program and troubleshoot PLC, industrial control systems and relay control circuits to include panel layouts, wiring diagrams and interfaces. Perform testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC and industrial control systems
• Install safety systems following the Guidelines in the Equipment Commissioning Checklist.
• Provide in-house training to the Maintenance Technicians for trouble shooting and diagnostics of automated equipment.
• Prepare specifications and standard operating instructions for processes and equipment
• Support production in day to day trouble shooting and problem solving of equipment and process failure
• Works well with others
• Travel for installation, startup, training, and service work as scheduled as needed / scheduled

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 1-5 years' experience in PLCs and / or Robotics programming (Associate's degree or greater from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in engineering; Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or similar related degree is preferred).
• Electrical background is necessary
• PLC/SCADA/HMI programming
• Troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning
• Knowledge in pneumatics and mechanical assembly a plus
• Assemble, test, install and troubleshoot automation equipment
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• May use computer-assisted design software to create CAD drawings of project wiring diagrams, panel layouts are a plus, but not required
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to travel as necessary to assist with equipment installation, startup, and service

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Starting Hourly Wage - $39.66

  
  

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Matching & Retirement Income Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Five (5) 8-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.