Automation Technician

Posted:
8/31/2026, 5:23:12 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous.  www.appliedc.com  

Job summary:

The role will support the Applied Controls Solutions Department with technical capabilities in the construction of automated systems primarily focused around robotics and industrial vision systems.  Support/manage the on-site installation of industrial equipment.  Fulfill customer requirements for Factory Acceptance Testing of the installed systems.

 

The Position will provide high level of mechanical and electrical capabilities in the construction of Applied Controls Inc. system solutions. Required to build and wire automation systems to the specification of the system design.  On site installations with potential multiday travel will be required as needed.  Regular customer communication to ensure clear expectations. Strong willingness to learn new hardware and software as ACI continues to build its hardware portfolio. Display commitment and passion for the success of all assigned product lines and programs.

Description of Applied Controls & it’s benefits:

We are a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, robotics, machine vision and motion control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous.  We maintain a full staff of inside sales, customer service and application engineers with inventory and value-added services. Fee based services are available to provide turnkey integration, start up, training, field service and any other services necessary to ensure a successful project.  Salary, bonus, 401K, benefit plan, phone allowance, and expenses. We offer a competitive salary with robust benefits and participation in a company stock ownership plan. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor Visas of any kind at this time. Please check us out at www.AppliedC.com!


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click hereaquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #appliedcontrolsassc

SunSource

Website: http://www.sun-source.com/

Headquarter Location: Addison, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 1929

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Energy ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Productivity Tools ⋅ Renewable Energy ⋅ Solar ⋅ Supply Chain Management

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas