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Modumetal, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Systems Technician

Detroit Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Modumetal, Inc. is seeking a Systems Technician to provide hands-on support for industrial systems and automation hardware. The role involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and on-site support, requiring both technical skills and the ability to travel internationally.

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Responsibilities

Assist with installation, wiring, and verification of control panels, sensors, connectors, and field devices

Support NanoPro® 5.0 system assembly, testing, deployment, and maintenance under direction

Perform basic system checks, including power verification, I/O validation, signal continuity, and component replacement

Assist with line retrofit preparation, including physical layout, mounting, cable routing, labeling, and cleanup

Perform hands-on technical and “handyman” work related to systems and equipment (mounting enclosures, brackets, guards, conduit, and cable trays)

Assist with minor mechanical and electrical modifications under supervision

Support on-site coordination with subcontractors during equipment installs or line modifications

Regularly inspecting tanks for leaks, cracks, or corrosion, and making plumbing or fitting changes

Maintaining the DC power supplies (rectifiers) that provide the current for plating. This includes cleaning cooling fans, tightening bus bar connections to reduce resistance, and calibrating voltage and current outputs

Changing filter cartridges and servicing pumps to ensure the plating bath remains free of particulates that cause roughness or pitting

Maintaining immersion heaters and heat exchangers to keep bath temperatures within narrow tolerances

Servicing hoists, cranes,and tooling that move parts through the chemical sequence

Cleaning and replacing metal anodes

Inspecting and cleaning "scrubbers" and exhaust hoods to ensure toxic fumes are safely removed from the work area

Maintaining the pumps and sensors used to neutralize and filter effluent before it is discharged

Inspecting secondary containment areas and ensuring safety showers/eyewash stations are functional

Ensuring all tools used for maintenance are chemically compatible and that safety gear is in good repair

Travel domestically and internationally to support system installations, retrofits, and troubleshooting activities

Assist during on-site troubleshooting by gathering measurements, photos, logs, and observations

Execute defined corrective actions under guidance and escalate issues as required

Maintain wiring diagrams, system layouts, installation photos, and part lists

Learn and follow standard procedures to provide backup coverage when the Systems Manager is unavailable

Ensure systems are left in a clean, labeled, and documented state after work is completed

Support licensee and customer site visits professionally and safely

Assist with sample runs, system validation, and post-install verification during retrofits

Qualification

Electrical schematicsIndustrial equipmentAutomation hardwareHand tools proficiencyMechanical inclinationBasic computer systemsElectroplating knowledgeManufacturing environmentProblem-solving ability

Required

Associate degree: A 2-year degree in Materials Science or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

Vocational/Technical Training: A certificate or technical diploma in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Technology

1–3 years in an industrial technician, maintenance technician, automation technician assistant, or similar role

Demonstrated ability to read basic electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, including the ability to interpret mechanical schematics and plumbing layouts for large plating tanks and ventilation systems

Ability to understand plumbing, pumps, transfer rates, etc

Proficient with hand tools, multimeter, and basic power tools

General proficiency with basic computer systems

Mechanically inclined with strong hands-on problem-solving ability

Comfortable working in manufacturing and industrial environments

International travel is a required part of the position

Preferred

Experience with control panels, industrial equipment, or automation hardware preferred

Working knowledge of the electroplating process

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company

Modumetal, Inc.

Modumetal® is a new class of materials that represents a disruptive change in both the performance and manufacturing efficiency of advanced materials.

Founded in 2007

Seattle, Washington, USA

1 employee