CareerPlan

Automation Technician

Newark, NJ, United StatesFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Maintain and repair conveyance, automation, robotics, and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and reliability.

Role type

Senior IC automation technician (mechanical/electrical/refrigeration)

Builds

Operational uptime for food production systems

Domain

Food manufacturing / Industrial automation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC logic troubleshooting, conveyor/automation/robotics repair, mechanical systems, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, CMMS documentation, schematic reading

Preferred skills

Mechatronics degree, advanced mechanical/electrical/refrigeration knowledge

Technologies

PLCs, CMMS, robotics, conveyors

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned equipment; troubleshoot and repair out-of-service equipment; lead root cause analysis of major downtime events; mentor maintenance personnel; audit vendor work and personnel performance; write and modify preventive maintenance procedures.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC