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Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nWhat We Offer:\n8% Shift Premium for Night Shift\n401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)\nProfessional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs\nExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options\nOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!\nJob Summary\nThe Mechatronics Technician II supports maintenance and process engineering by installing, improving, and troubleshooting automated equipment. This is a growth-oriented role with exposure to new equipment installs, system upgrades, and advanced controls technologies.\nThis role will be working with PLC-controlled equipment, vision systems, laser scanners, and smart machines. You will work directly with manufacturing equipment, automation projects, and advanced troubleshooting in a modern, climate-controlled facility.\nResponsibilities\nPLC-based troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment (I/O, sensors, drives, safety circuits)\nElectrical and mechanical support for automation projects and equipment upgrades\nInstallation, wiring, and checkout of machines, automation cells, and production equipment\nSupport of vision systems, laser scanners, safety devices, and sensors\nRead and use electrical schematics, ladder logic, and OEM documentation\nAssist with new equipment installations, relocations, and commissioning\nPartner with Maintenance, Process Engineering, and external integrators\nFollow all quality, safety, and environmental procedures\nTechnologies You’ll Be Exposed To\nProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC) and ladder logic\nVision systems and inspection cameras\nLaser scanners and safety systems\nIndustrial sensors, servos, VFDs, and linear actuators\nElectrical panels, controls wiring, and machine troubleshooting\nMechanical assembly and machine fabrication\nWhat We’re Looking For\nAssociate’s Degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, or similar\n 3-6 years of hands-on experience with automated or PLC-controlled equipment\nAbility to connect to a PLC and troubleshoot using ladder logic\nExperience with electrical wiring and control panels\nMechanical aptitude for assembly, adjustment, and repair\nComfortable working from schematics and technical documentation\nBasic proficiency with MS Office; experience with PLC software or SolidWorks is a plus\nManufacturing experience (automated assembly, plastics, extrusion) is a plus, not required\nIdeal Traits\nCurious problem-solver who enjoys troubleshooting\nComfortable working independently and as part of a team\nStrong communicator who can explain technical issues clearly\nDetail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety\nMotivated to grow skills in automation and controls\nWorking Environment\nMostly indoor, clean, air-conditioned manufacturing facility\nHands-on role working directly with equipment and automation systems","description_format":"text","description_chars":3500,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Life insurance","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications","Broadband"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T10:49:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":48,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.641,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:8","win:late","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T02:37:40Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-global-mechatronics-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/afl-global-mechatronics-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T02:37:40Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2366,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2634,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}