Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

Automation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A technical diploma or certificate in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in automated manufacturing, machine maintenance, or a controls support environment; experience in assembly, packaging, or process automation is preferred.
Experience working with sensors and actuators, basic pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and line resets.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and safe lockout/tagout practices.
Proficiency with hand tools, multimeters, and basic measurement tools, and ability to read simple electrical and mechanical prints.
Comfort working via HMI/front-end interfaces to acknowledge alarms and verify I/O states.
Reliable documentation habits and clear communication with Engineers, Production, and Quality.
Organized task and time management skills.
Teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor line performance, respond to alarms and stoppages, and restore safe material flow and throughput.
Perform first-response troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and cabling, and escalate complex issues to Automation Engineers.
Support recipe setup, testing, and validation for product changeovers and ensure compliance with approved parameters.
Verify proper operation of robotic systems, conveyors, and automated load/unload sequences (AMR/RGV).
Conduct preventive inspections and routine maintenance on automation components, including I/O modules, VFDs, HMIs, and sensors.
Maintain accurate documentation of system faults, repairs, and preventive maintenance findings.
Assist in implementing software and firmware updates as directed by Automation Engineering.
Support FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and integration activities for new automation installations.
Participate in root cause analysis for recurring downtime events.
Maintain organized backup files, version logs, and configuration documentation.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Production to minimize disruption and support consistent operation.
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve equipment reliability and operator usability.
Train operators on proper HMI operation, alarm acknowledgment, and recovery procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in assembly, packaging, or process automation is preferred.

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide front-line technical support for automated production lines, robotics, and material-handling systems.
Assist Automation Engineers in maintaining reliable system performance through recipe setup, HMI diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and coordination with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor line performance, respond to alarms and stoppages, and restore safe material flow and throughput.
Perform first-response troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and cabling; escalate complex issues to Automation Engineers.
Support recipe setup, testing, and validation for product changeovers and ensure compliance with approved parameters.
Verify proper operation of robotic systems, conveyors, and automated load/unload sequences (AMR/RGV).
Conduct preventive inspections and routine maintenance on automation components (I/O modules, VFDs, HMIs, sensors).
Maintain accurate documentation of system faults, repairs, and PM findings.
Assist in implementing software and firmware updates as directed by Automation Engineering.
Support FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and integration activities for new automation installations.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring downtime events.
Maintain organized backup files, version logs, and configuration documentation.
Collaborate closely with Maintenance and Production to ensure minimal disruption and consistent operation.
Provide feedback and recommendations for improving equipment reliability and operator usability.
Train operators on proper HMI operation, alarm acknowledgment, and recovery procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Technical diploma/certificate in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Experience:

2+ years in automated manufacturing, machine maintenance, or controls support environment (assembly, packaging, or process automation preferred).
Experience working with sensors/actuators, basic pneumatics, mechanical assemblies, and line resets.

Skills:

Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting; safe LOTO practices.
Proficient with hand tools, multimeters, and basic measurement tools; reads simple electrical/mechanical prints.
Comfortable working via HMI/front-end (acknowledging alarms, verifying I/O states).
Reliable documentation habits; clear communication with Engineers, Production, and Quality.
Clear verbal/written communication; organized task and time management.
Strong teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills.

About the Company

Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

Foxconn Industrial Internet designs and manufactures technology infrastructure for large tech firms, focusing on intelligent manufacturing and the industrial internet. It combines hardware design and production with software-enabled solutions, including AI and automation platforms like Lighthouse Factory, the FII Cloud (with Tencent Cloud), and Fog Cerebellum, to help clients digitize data and optimize production lines. It differentiates itself through large-scale integration as a design-to-manufacture partner, exclusive assembly of premium Nvidia GB200 AI servers, and a strong push into higher-margin cloud, networking, and industrial AI services backed by Foxconn. Its goal is to move from traditional contract manufacturing to high-value technology services, expanding its AI-server, data-center, EV, and semiconductor test automation businesses with scalable intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Founded: 2015

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