Automation Engineering Technician - Hardware

Automation Engineering Technician – Hardware

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Quanta Nashville (QMN) was established in 2003 in LaVergne, TN, with over 3000 employees. QMN currently occupies nine facilities in the Antioch / LaVergne area and is growing.

Position Summary

Responsible for both executing hands-on tasks and overseeing maintenance team efforts to ensure maximum equipment uptime, process optimization, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Serves as a crucial link between engineering and maintenance teams, bridging the gap by applying advanced technical knowledge in automation and control systems, while leading and guiding maintenance technicians.

Essential Functions

• Support the design, development, programming, and troubleshooting of control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs).
• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies or opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Assist in implementing and tuning control loops (PID, advanced algorithms) to enhance process stability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers to execute control strategies and support system upgrades or new installations.
• Maintain and update documentation, schematics, and software configurations related to automation systems.
• Lead daily maintenance operations and direct maintenance technicians in prioritizing and executing work orders.
• Serve as a first responder to complex automation and electrical issues; escape and collaborate as needed.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems, including motors, conveyors, sensors, and safety systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM), audits, and equipment inspections to reduce downtime.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and retrofits.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering and maintenance teams to coordinate improvement projects and emergency repairs.
• Ensure technicians follow safety standards and report hazards or unsafe behaviors.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior technicians on troubleshooting methods, equipment uses, and safety practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional meetings to drive reliability and operational excellence.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

Other Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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