Maintenance Technician (Automation Repair Tech)

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (Automation Repair Tech) Orion Plant – Auburn Hills, MI

The Automation Repair Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining automated production equipment and control systems. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring automation systems, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, drives, and related machinery operate safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime. Additionally, the maintenance team supports the entire facility, providing opportunities to learn and develop skills in a variety of industrial maintenance disciplines.

The Role:

• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and standards.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify root causes of issues.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and work order documentation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness through correct and proper maintenance processes, procedures and actions.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs or ladders, bending/crouching.
• The ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Working at heights when needed

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of experience in the manufacturing maintenance field.
• Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, servo motors, VFDs, sensors, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to install, configure, and test automation equipment and machine control systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and automated control systems
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs

Bonus If You Have:

• Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics or related field.
• Experience with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
• Experience with Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
• Experience with HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety standards (machine safety, guarding, interlocks)
• Lean / TPM experience
• Journeymen’s Card
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing
• Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience.

Education Requirements

GED or High School Diploma

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Compensation Data

• Overtime opportunities available

• Pay: $35/hr

• 1st Shift/Mid Shift until Q1 of 2027, then the role will transition to second shift based on business needs.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

• We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

• Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

Location Code:

• 0990

• Nearest Major Market: Detroit