<p>Job Title: Automation Engineering Technician</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Join a dynamic team supporting the Production Engineering Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering Battery Pack Assembly group's equipment development. You will collaborate with North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) and global teams to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Support equipment specification development to ensure compliance with standards. </li><li>Conduct equipment machine risk assessments and confirm safety compliance. </li><li>Perform equipment checks for safety, electrical, and mechanical design confirmations. </li><li>Verify the safety interlocks of equipment, conveyor, and logistics hardware for individual cells and zones. </li><li>Participate in equipment confirmations at vendor buy-off trials and larger zone trials. </li><li>Adjust equipment to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets. </li><li>Travel to vendors and NAMCs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan for support and collaboration. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting with Omron, Siemens, or similar systems. </li><li>Experience with robotics and controls, including Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Kawasaki, and FANUC. </li><li>Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings. </li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams. </li><li>2 years of experience in PLC programming. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>2-year associate's degree in a technical field, completion of a trade school, or 3+ years of relevant technical experience. </li><li>Experience with manufacturing equipment procurement and installation. </li><li>Familiarity with vision systems, AMRs, AGVs, and AGV traffic control systems. </li><li>Self-motivated and flexible to work with different teams, travel, and overtime. </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>