AGV Systems Engineer: Robotics & Automation

Samsung; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung in Newberry, SC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize AGV systems on a live production floor. You will diagnose electrical, CAN-bus, and control-system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to process improvements while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD-based layouts, RFID locations, and material-flow routing, plus the ability to train staff on troubleshooting and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in mechanical, electrical, or computer science.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to evaluate a problem and generate a solution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in live production.
• Perform electrical and CAN bus diagnostics using schematics and logs.
• Maintain AGV systems and routing data (AutoCAD-based layouts).
• Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects.
• Develop technical solutions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs for AGV maintenance and operation.
• Train technicians and operators on troubleshooting and safety best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Root-cause analysis

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical / Electrical / CS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

PLC knowledge

Arduino

Programming knowledge

Job description

Samsung in Newberry, SC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize AGV systems on a live production floor. You will diagnose electrical, CAN-bus, and control-system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to process improvements while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD-based layouts, RFID locations, and material-flow routing, plus the ability to train staff on troubleshooting and safe operation.