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The company also provides artificial beaches, urban lagoons, wave pools, surf parks, aquatics services, sewage treatment, wastewater treatment, and drinking water solutions.\nJob Summary:\nVVater is seeking a skilled and versatile Automation Technician to build, integrate, and maintain the electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and automated systems that power VVater’s advanced water purification technologies. This role combines actuator integration, hydraulic/pneumatic control, robotics support, mechatronics assembly, sensor wiring, PLC and control interfaces, and mechanical automation.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on technician who can turn engineering concepts into fully functional automated assemblies and field-ready systems-comfortable working across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and robotic subsystems.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nInstall, configure, and maintain actuators, linear, rotary, servo, and stepper across VVater’s mechanical systems.\nAssemble and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, regulators, and control manifolds.\nIntegrate sensors, limit switches, encoders, solenoids, flow sensors, and proximity devices into automated assemblies.\nPerform wiring, termination, cable routing, labeling, and harness building for automation systems.\nAssist controls engineers in integrating PLC, SCADA, and automation hardware into mechanical assemblies.\nBuild robotic or semi-robotic fixtures, jigs, or automated subassemblies for product development and production.\nRead and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.\nConduct functional testing, calibration, alignment, and fine-tuning of actuators and automated equipment.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and R&D engineers to convert prototypes into manufacturable automated systems.\nSupport troubleshooting of electromechanical failures, diagnosing faults in actuators, drives, relays, and control circuits.\nAssist in developing automated testing rigs, motion assemblies, and hands-free mechanical systems that improve product reliability.\nMaintain tools, test equipment, hydraulic lines, and wiring harnesses, and ensure adherence to safety protocols in the shop environment.\nPerform all other duties as instructed by the company.\nSkills and Qualifications:\n3-7+ years of hands-on experience in automation, electromechanics, mechatronics, hydraulics, robotics, or industrial equipment assembly.\nStrong understanding of actuators, drive systems, relays, solenoids, and industrial wiring practices.\nExperience assembling and troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic components.\nBasic understanding of PLC/controls signals (24VDC, analog/digital I/O).\nAble to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.\nProficient with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment used in automation assembly.\nStrong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.\nExperience with servo/stepper controllers, VFDs, or motion control systems is a plus.\nExperience in water treatment, industrial equipment, automotive testing, aerospace, or robotics environments is preferred.\nTechnical diploma or associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics, or Electromechanical Technology preferred.\nNote: This job description is not exhaustive. 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