Automation Technician I — Industrial

Job overview

The Automation Technician I — Industrial role is an onsite position based in Jeffersonville, IN, with field work at customer locations. Compensation is not specified. The technician supports Baker Group project managers and system engineers with industrial automation systems. The role helps create, install, commission, service, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems, along with network and device integration. It contributes to project delivery by assisting with troubleshooting, documentation, commissioning, and technical solutions while developing expertise through training.

What you'll do

• Assist with programming, startup, and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems
• service and maintain existing installations
• diagnose faults
• repair hardware
• and fix or alter programming at customer sites. Help diagnose and resolve technical problems and report them to project management or operations leaders. Attend project kickoff and turnover meetings, organize control-submittal redlines for as-built drawing packages, collaborate with other technicians on technical solutions, and participate in technician training. The posting states travel to customer locations for overnight work is approximately 25%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automation technician

industrial automation

baker group

jeffersonville in

plc

hmi

scada

system commissioning

network integration

customer site work

overnight travel

25% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting accepts either at least three years of PLC/HMI control-system experience or an associate degree in robotics, automation, or technology, including a degree in progress.

About the employer

Baker Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.