{"id":2283178,"url":"https://alion.io/job/danfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc","title":"Automation Technician - Assembly Line PLC","company":{"id":452335,"name":"Danfoss","domain":"danfoss.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/danfoss-6","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Career sitemap","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":6,"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ames, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":34000,"max_usd":60000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":7889},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-11T12:29:33Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-11","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T03:10:48Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"The Impact You'll Make\nDanfoss is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team as an Automation Technician supporting our 2nd shift production operations.\nOur Automation Technician's install, maintain, and troubleshoot our automation systems throughout our manufacturing environment. This includes working with our engineering team and maintenance in upgrading processes, troubleshooting down equipment, and installing new components.\nOur processes include state of the art technology such as advanced manufacturing execution systems (MES), PLCs, advanced vision systems, robotics, self-driving vehicles, human/machine interfaces (HMIs), and advanced sensors.\nOur second shift is 2pm-10pm.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:\nTroubleshooting non-function components alongside our maintenance and engineering teams\nInstall and maintain automation systems such as PLCs, sensors, I/O, end of line switches, and motion control systems\nInform leadership of at-risk systems and recommended solutions to reduce component failure risk\nUtilize troubleshooting skills and documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, or code documentation \nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired (qualifications\n2-year degree in automation systems, mechatronics, or related field\nAbility to read and interpret prints and schematics\nPractical and logical approach to problem-solving\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills\nTechnical project management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines\nPreferred qualifications\n4-year degree in Industrial Technology, or related engineering field\n2-4 experience, but open to entry level and will provide training\nKnowledge of PLC programming and support desired\nKnowledge or formal robotic training desired\nJob Criteria\nBeing able to communicate technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical groups.\nAbility to affect change in areas you do not have control over.\nTime management skills.\nBeing able to prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.\nAbility to be detail-oriented and to dive deep into very complex systems.\nPosition requires a high level of self-learning, augmented by mentoring.\nProven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\nFlexibility to temporarily change shifts with advanced notice to help cover gaps in support coverage.\nWhat You'll Get from Us\nAt Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.\nWe are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:\nBonus system\nPaid vacation\nRetirement plan\nFlexible working hours\nPersonal insurance\nOpportunity to join Employee Resource Groups\nState of the art virtual work environment\nEmployee Referral Program\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3659,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Home Appliances","HVAC & Refrigeration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T12:29:33Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":14,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.402,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":6,"reasons":["conf:1","velocity","win:tail","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/danfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/danfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T04:19:24Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":5660,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":452335},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=452335"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fdanfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fdanfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fdanfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/danfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fdanfoss-automation-technician-assembly-line-plc"}]}