Automation Technician Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I recently read about an opening at [Company Name] and felt it could be a good fit. On my current site I’ve hands on experience with distributed control systems and field instrumentation, and I’ve helped keep projects moving by diagnosing faults quickly. In the last year we reduced downtime by about 20 percent after implementing a standard fault‑finding process and updating wiring diagrams. I’m keen to bring that practical approach to your team. I’ve built a solid base in automation principles, troubleshooting, and software programming, with a focus on instrumentation and control systems. I work well with engineers and operators to translate a problem into a workable solution, and I keep technical documentation clean and up to date. I’m comfortable reviewing specs, wiring schemes, and PLC logic to support commissioning and ongoing maintenance at scale. A recent project stands out for me. We migrated a line to a new controller, rewrote the sequencing, and updated calibration routines. The changes stabilised the line and significantly improved process consistency, which meant operators spent less time chasing intermittents and more time on throughput. I collaborated with software teams, documented the changes, and validated the runnability with real data from production. I’m available for a chat about the role at [Company Name] and how I could contribute. If helpful, I can provide examples of diagrams and test records from my previous role at [Previous Company] and discuss how I would approach your current automation challenges. Kind regards, [Your Name]