Automation Technician

Job Title: Seibi Technician Battery

Location: Georgetown, KY; 100% on-site and the candidates should be local

Duration: 12 months (possible extension)

Working hours: Either 7 AM to 4 PM OR 8 AM to 5 PM local time.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Automotive

Pay Rate: $35–$40/hr W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications July 20, 2026

Description:

• This position is with the PE Battery Team and they’re looking for an Seibi Technician to Support Client’s Production Engineering [PE] Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering [VME] Battery Pack Assembly group’s equipment.
• Ideal candidate should have 3+ technical experience of being/worked as a Seibi Technician with the required skills.

Top 3 skills

• PLC programming for Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, or Siemens
• Self-motivated individual
• Flexible to work with different teams, travel, and overtime

Travel:

• At most 50% during peak times; Candidates should be available to travel immediately, the travel will be domestically in US, to Canada, Mexico and possibly to Japan.
• Candidates will be travelling at least for a week to 2 weeks OR at most month.

Overtime:

• 25%; Candidates should be willing to work little extra during weekdays and should be comfortable to work over weekends as per the project needs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: Candidates should have their own Steel Toe Shoes and Safety Glasses once they start working on this position, rest will be provided by Client.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support Client’s Production Engineering [PE] Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering [VME] Battery Pack Assembly group’s equipment development with NAMCs & Global teams
• Support equipment specification development to confirm standards compliance
• Support equipment machine risk assessment development and confirmation activities
• Complete Seibi equipment checks for Safety, Electrical & Mechanical design confirmations
• Confirm equipment, conveyor & logistics hardware for individual cell & zone safety interlocks
• Support Seibi equipment confirmations at vendor buy-off trials & larger zone trials
• Support equipment adjustment to ensure Safety, Quality & Productivity target achievement
• Engage in travel to vendors & NAMCs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico & Japan.

What you will bring:

• 2 Year associate’s degree in technical field, completion of a trade school, or 3+ Years relevant technical experience
• 2 Years Experience with PLC programming for Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, or Siemens
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability & willingness to work up to 25% overtime, possibly including 12-hours shifts with likelihood of significant weekend & holiday work
• Ability & willingness to travel up to 50% at peak times, both domestically & internationally.

Requirements:

• What you may bring:
• Experience with manufacturing equipment procurement, installation, and confirmation
• Experience with Kawasaki or Fanuc Industrial Robots for Part Transfer or Auto-Tightening
• Experience with Keyence or other Vision System setup and/or integration
• Experience with AMRs &/or AGVs and AGV Traffic Control systems.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

• AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.