Build, commission, and elevate automation—one site at a time

Join Star Automation, Inc., a leader in automatic unloaders and custom automation for injection molders since 1991. From our East Providence, RI base, you’ll be the expert customers trust to bring cutting-edge systems online, ensure safety and performance, and keep production moving.

Our mission—and your impact

Every successful start-up you lead increases uptime, quality, and safety for manufacturers. You’ll travel throughout the Northeast—often with multi-night stays—and at times across North America, equipped with company-provided tools and a vehicle. You’ll interpret blueprints and schematics, validate tolerances, and train teams so they can run with confidence.

Core responsibilities

• Install and start up company-manufactured unloading equipment and custom automation to spec.
• Verify erection/installation against guidelines; ensure mechanical/electrical tolerances are met.
• Diagnose and correct electrical/mechanical issues; test, adjust, and confirm performance.
• Use gauges, meters, and other test gear to validate against specifications.
• Provide remote support (phone/email); document issues and collaborate internally to resolve product concerns.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training for customer employees.
• Complete all documentation, service reports, and records.
• Confirm installation acceptance to activate warranties.
• Handle additional duties and special assignments as needed.

What sets you up for success

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years of technical field service/automation/robotics experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Ability to don PPE such as safety glasses and steel-toed footwear when required.
• Read/interpret blueprints, specs, warranties, standards, and O&M manuals; write clear reports; communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Math skills across whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Comfort solving practical problems with limited standardization; interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Operate hand/power tools and electronic testing equipment; work from blueprints/schematics; travel frequently, including occasional international trips.
• Use standard office equipment (computer, telephone, fax, copier).

Professional strengths

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Machine Safety Inspections

Platforms you’ll touch

• Gantry Robot
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot

Compensation & benefits

• Full-time / 1st Shift
• Monday to Friday; Overtime available
• Starting at $20.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience/qualifications)
• 401(k) with match; Health, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; AFLAC; FSA; Holiday Pay; PTO

Primary locations

• SAI office location - 860A Waterman Avenue; East Providence, RI
• On the road - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, with the entirety of North America possible.

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www.starautomation.com

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; reach above shoulders; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The position is a travel-based position with visits to customers and work sites in the field. The employee regularly performs work-related travel, which may include travel outside of the country.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicant must give authorization for a background check (includes driving record) & pass a drug screening.