Technician / Technologist
Location: Detroit, MI
Type: Contract to Hire
We’re looking for a hands-on Technician to support industrial automation equipment, controls, installation, startup, and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
What You’ll Do
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and automation equipment
• Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Use multimeters and diagnostic tools to identify equipment problems
• Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and testing
• Support PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, conveyors, panels, and other automation equipment
• Travel to customer facilities for startup and service work as needed
What We’re Looking For
• Industrial maintenance, automation, controls, electrical, field service, or related manufacturing experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Experience reading electrical prints and using diagnostic equipment
• Comfortable working directly on equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn new systems and work independently
• Willingness to travel and work additional hours during customer startups
Helpful, but not required: Allen Bradley, Siemens, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial networking, conveyors, machine vision, automotive equipment, or control panels.
A four-year degree is not required. Technical training, trade school, military training, an associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience can all be a fit.