Automated Maintenance Technician: Electrical & PLC

Volvo Cars; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Family Bond parental leave program

Employee vehicle lease program

Job summary

Volvo Cars in Ridgeville, SC seeks a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on highly automated equipment, troubleshoot complex malfunctions, and implement improvements. You will analyze failures, document actions in CMMS, and collaborate with operators to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, experience with PLCs, and a safety-first mindset. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and able to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing specs and work instructions.
• Proven electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge for complex equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks on assigned equipment and preventive tasks.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical breakdowns and analyze root causes.
• Train operators and document maintenance actions in CMMS.
• Follow safety policies and participate in problem-solving for improvements.
• Support improvements and timely maintenance resolutions.

Skills

Automated equipment knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Safety compliance

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Military technical experience

Tools

CMMS software (SAP or Maximo)

PLC programming software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Volvo Cars in Ridgeville, SC seeks a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on highly automated equipment, troubleshoot complex malfunctions, and implement improvements. You will analyze failures, document actions in CMMS, and collaborate with operators to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, experience with PLCs, and a safety-first mindset. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and able to work all shifts.