Manufacturing Automation Technician | Onsite – Manlius, NY

Our client, a global provider of high-quality products within the hospitality and food service space, is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment at their Manlius facility.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment issues, working directly on the production floor, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The right person will be mechanically inclined, analytical, responsive, and comfortable balancing both urgent production needs and longer-term equipment improvements.Key things to note:Onsite Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm at the Manlius office (no weekends or on-call requirements)Hands-on role supporting proprietary automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment Collaborative engineering environment with strong interaction across Production, Engineering, and Maintenance Opportunity to support custom in-house equipment builds, redesigns, troubleshooting, and production improvements Fast-paced environment requiring responsiveness, adaptability, and strong troubleshooting skills Responsibilities:Respond to equipment stoppages and production floor issues in a timely manner to minimize downtimeTroubleshoot mechanical, equipment, and process-related problems within an automated manufacturing environmentImplement short-term corrective actions while assisting with long-term solutions to recurring issuesSupport preventive maintenance activities and provide input on PM procedures and schedulesAssist with equipment rebuilds, installations, tooling updates, and production startup activitiesParticipate in equipment runoffs, changeovers, and first-piece production trialsSupport quality investigations and recommend appropriate disposition of non-conforming materialsDocument standard work instructions, operator procedures, equipment issues, corrective actions, and process updatesMaintain organized, clean, and safe work areas in alignment with 5S standardsTargeted candidate will bring 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing, engineering technician, automation support, or equipment troubleshooting environment.Other priorities include:Experience supporting automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and hands-on problem-solving skills Experience working around custom machinery, conveyors, sensors, pneumatics, motors, or similar automation systems preferred Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment Comfortable balancing reactive troubleshooting with longer-term equipment improvements Strong communication and teamwork skills with willingness to support production needs as needed Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related fieldPrior experience within high-volume or automated manufacturing environments strongly preferred Comprehensive training and onboarding will be provided, but success in this role requires someone who is adaptable, mechanically curious, team-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of production floor issues within a manufacturing environment.