Automation Technician II

The role

The Automation Technician II supports equipment installation, startup, and long-term reliability in a trading card manufacturing environment. This role also supports in-house automation for legacy machinery and new processes.

What you will do

• Support equipment installations by providing technical information and machine requirements
• Assist during equipment installation alongside Maintenance and Electricians
• Develop and review delivery paths and rigging plans
• Coordinate and assist with defining maintenance needs and preventive maintenance requirements
• Support troubleshooting and optimization during installation, startup, and early production
• Work with Electricians to verify electrical connections and controls integration
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and vendors to resolve installation issues
• Support in-house automation initiatives including maintaining and troubleshooting existing systems
• Partner with the Maintenance team to support automation-related issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for equipment reliability and system stability

Required qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience supporting industrial equipment installation and startup in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic controls systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Experience working in plant or production-based environments

Nice to have

• Experience supporting robotics systems and automated equipment
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with retrofitting or upgrading legacy machinery
• Experience working closely with Electricians and controls teams during equipment installations
• Understanding of preventive maintenance planning for automated equipment
• Strong communication skills to work cross functionally
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Comfort working in fast-paced manufacturing environments with evolving priorities

About the company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology.