Automation Technician – 2nd & 3rd Shift

Cartamundi

Automation Technician supporting the operation and reliability of automated production equipment. Involved in troubleshooting, training, and ensuring optimal performance in a climate-controlled facility.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeEast Longmeadow • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control systems, and field devices.
Diagnose equipment faults through PLC interfaces, diagnostic screens, and system logs.
Perform preventive maintenance on automation systems such as sensors, actuators, robotics, conveyors, servo systems, and vision inspection equipment.
Support integration, testing, and commissioning of new automated equipment or upgrades.
Assist engineering with improvements and optimization of automated sequences.
Perform routine maintenance on robotic cells and motion systems.
Troubleshoot robotic and servo motion faults and safety interlocks.
Maintain and support operation of vision-guided robotics and inspection systems.
Maintain and replace automation-related components such as photoeyes, limit switches, encoders, pneumatic actuators, and solenoid valves.
Utilize I/O monitoring tools to diagnose device or signal issues.
Train operators on automation equipment, including correct operation, safe use, and basic troubleshooting.
Coach operators to recognize abnormal equipment behavior.
Respond to downtime events and perform rapid troubleshooting of automated systems.
Document maintenance work and root-cause findings.
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
Support Production in various departments by assisting with equipment issues and ensuring automated systems operate as intended.
Follow all site safety policies, LOTO procedures, and safeguarding requirements.
Identify and escalate risks involving automation controls, robotics, or safety circuits.
Participate in safety reviews and compliance audits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical training or experience in industrial automation, mechatronics, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems.
Understanding of PLC architecture, sensors, and machine control systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and automation schematics.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Experience supporting automated production systems.
Experience with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
Familiarity with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet).
Knowledge of robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa) and vision systems.
Experience with Lean, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Climate controlled facility
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingroboticsmotion control systemspreventive maintenancetroubleshootingautomation systemsvision inspection equipmentLean practicesTPMreliability-centered maintenance

Soft Skills

troubleshooting abilitiesproblem-solvingcoachingcommunicationteam supportdocumentationsafety awarenessrisk identificationcontinuous improvementoperator training