Process Engineering & Instrumentation Technician

Your Job

Molex is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician with a strong background in industrial automation and robotics to join us at our Pinellas Park, FL location. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, with a focus on troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and other control components—alongside mechanical maintenance of machines. This role involves working with advanced vision systems and robotic platforms used in automated assembly machines.

You’ll work directly with :

Vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, and Epson for automated inspection, part recognition, and quality controlIndustrial robots including Fanuc and Epson for pick-and-place, assembly, and machine tending applicationsIntegration and troubleshooting of control systems involving PLCs, HMIs, servos, and sensorsSupporting upgrades and modifications to automation cells and custom equipment

2nd Shift : Monday through Friday (3 : 30pm-midnight)

External candidates are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus

Our Team

Molex drives innovation across industries by delivering cutting-edge electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With operations in over 40 countries, we serve markets ranging from data communications and consumer electronics to automotive, industrial, and medical. At our Pinellas Park facility, we’re building the future—and we want you to be part of it.

What You Will Do

• Diagnose and repair control and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Perform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment
• Lead technical and process improvement initiatives to boost equipment reliability and efficiency
• Analyze production data and recommend actionable improvements
• Maintain and improve documentation for equipment and processes
• Provide input on design and fabrication of custom equipment and components
• Train fellow technicians and machine operators on equipment usage and troubleshooting

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.