Many people think of automation as laborsaving technology, but it sure keeps Jim Duffell busy. Defined simply, automation is a technique for making a device run or a process occur with minimal direct human intervention. But the functions and technologies involved in automated manufacturing are complex. Nearly all functions, from orders coming in to products going out, are subject to automation. The technologies include mechanical, electrical, and computer, among others. It is the job of automation technicians like Jim to monitor, troubleshoot, and repair these complex systems. In this article, the author talks about automation technician and describes the functions of an automation technician.