Automation Technician

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Thrive at work and at home:

·         Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!  

·         Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 

·         401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.  

·         Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.     

·         Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.   

·         Learn more about our benefits here!

Job Summary： 
Automation technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing automated systems in an industrial settings. They work closely with other maintenance personnel as well as operations and engineering teams to ensure our production equipment stays up and running. Automation technicians will be called upon to troubleshoot problems with these systems when they break down. 

Responsibilities: 

• Developing new automation technologies for manufacturing processes or improve existing processes
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial control systems such as PLC’s
• Install and test industrial controls, including computerized systems that monitor and regulate operations or machinery such as robots 
• Operating computerized industrial controls such as PLC’s, or computerized process control systems
• Perform routine inspection of machinery and equipment for defects or malfunctions
• Periodically report to leadership regarding automation capabilities and status
•  Work with engineering and operations teams to plan and implement equipment modifications and/or process upgrades
• Work with vendors and contractors daily
• Help coordinate planned maintenance activities to reduce unplanned failures that are costly to production 
• Help develop maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices
• Create standard work that explain how to run equipment correctly
• Support maintenance supervision

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma, Associate degree, with directly applicable experience and responsibilities in this field 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards
• Familiarity with maintenance equipment
• Experience in a production environment
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft office programs. Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

Other Skills And/or Knowledge

•  Knowledge of Chiller products’ manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of welding, machining, and assembly processes 
   

Base Pay Range: $$80,000 - $110,000 annually

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.