Senior Automation Technician

Senior Automation Technician - Maintenance

Pay Rate - $31.82 to $42.16 Based on Qualifications

Shifts Available

2nd Shift (Mon - Fri 2:00 am - 10:30 pm)

The Senior Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role provides advanced technical support, leads automation-related projects, and serves as a resource and mentor to junior technicians. The Senior Automation Technician works closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement efforts and minimize downtime.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, vision systems, servo drives, and related automation equipment.
• Perform advanced programming, logic modifications, and parameter adjustments to improve machine reliability.
• Diagnose control system failures using electrical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and update backups of PLC/HMI programs and documentation.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and overall performance.
• Lead or support installation, setup, and commissioning of new automated machinery.

5+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.

Minimum Education: Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics

Preferred Education: Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering for truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear; metatarsals or molders boots depending on the position (reimburse after
    30 days)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks