Automation Technician

HIRING!! Automation Technician in the Cedar Rapids Area! APPLY NOW!!Job DescriptionJoin our team as an Automation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting new data centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Your primary focus will be on maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring that everything operates smoothly. You will handle service calls, alarms, and system issues, working directly with PLC-controlled systems related to power and facility infrastructure.Responsibilities+ Respond to service calls, alarms, and system issues promptly.+ Troubleshoot I/O, validate signals from field devices, and check control panels and wiring.+ Verify communication of sensors, breakers, and meters.+ Support commissioning and startup activities for new buildings or equipment.+ Assist with I/O checkout, system testing, and startup verification.+ Make PLC or HMI adjustments such as setpoints, alarms, or configuration changes.+ Support the installation, wiring, programming, testing, and commissioning of control panels.Essential Skills+ Minimum of 2 years of experience troubleshooting PLCs.+ Experience troubleshooting automated equipment.+ Hands-on experience in an industrial environment.+ Understanding of PLC I/O systems and field devices.+ Associate's degree in automation, robotics, or a similar field.Additional Skills & Qualifications+ Ability to learn and mechanical aptitude are highly valued.+ Open to candidates with experience in computer science or IT who have hands-on experience in areas such as automotive work, tinkering, farming, or woodworking.Work EnvironmentThis position offers the opportunity to work with a leading provider of industrial automation, electrical engineering, and power services across the Midwest. You will be fully onsite in Marion, with frequent travel to local client sites, including data centers. The role supports data center commissioning and local industrial client servicing. You will work collaboratively with automation engineers and project managers onsite. The work culture is highly collaborative and team-oriented, offering stability and growth, with year-round consistent business and geographical expansion. The company provides an ESOP and encourages career growth into engineering, project leadership, or specialty roles. Leadership consists of hands-on technical experts who mentor early-career engineers. \Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, IA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.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: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Marion,IA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent 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.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.