Associate Automation Engineer Jobs in Athens, TN

About the Company:

CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989 and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It is servicing the growth needs of the U.S. power generating fleet to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations in a cost-effective way.

CORMETECH has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Cleveland (TN) and Durham (NC).

All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment!

Summary:

CORMETECH is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, optimization, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial systems. This role serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization, providing advanced diagnostics, mentoring less experienced technicians, and supporting equipment reliability initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, automation controls, motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and complex manufacturing equipment. This position requires a hands-on professional who can independently resolve equipment issues, support capital projects, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, reliability, and production performance.

Essential Duties:

• Determine, acquire, and install parts, components, and hardware required to maintain equipment uptime and production reliability targets.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and automated production equipment.
• Perform advanced electrical and mechanical diagnostics with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians and production associates.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance in MMS/CMMS applications.
• Adhere to all plant safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, and Machine Guarding requirements.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities utilizing work instructions, equipment manuals, and industry best practices.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and associated networked devices.
• Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Bend and install conduit, pull and terminate wiring, and replace motors, sensors, drives, relays, and control components as required.
• Perform repairs on electrical systems and equipment up to 480 VAC.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and support root cause failure analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment commissioning, and capital improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Assist Engineering, Operations, and EHS teams with process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour rotating schedules as business needs require.

Additional Duties:

• Special projects as assigned.
• Plant HazMat response team
• Plant First Responder (CPR, AED)
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist engineering teams with equipment installations, upgrades, and process validation activities.

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Specialized training in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Automation Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and industrial controls.
• Experience with HMI systems, AC/DC motors, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with MMS/CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Driver's License.

This position is located at 3300 Old Tasso Rd., Cleveland, TN 37312.  Must be able to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience mentoring or training maintenance technicians.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision systems, and industrial networking.
• Electrical, Mechatronics, PLC, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical certifications.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

TBD

Experience:

Maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Cormetech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.

*To be eligible to bid, employees must be in “good standing” as defined in the Employee Handbook. Defined as not having received any written warnings or final written warnings during the previous 12 months.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply