Automation Controls Technician – PLC & HMI Expert

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

11 paid holidays

401k savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Controls Technician to support, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation and electrical control systems in our manufacturing environment in Fountain Inn, SC. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production to improve system performance and minimize downtime.

The role requires 1–3 years in electronics/electrician work and automotive industry experience, with strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Technical School or equivalent required.
• Electrical Engineering Technology or similar.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 1-3 minimum years of experience in electronics, electrician, or similar.
• 1-3 minimum years of experience in automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with PLC program modifications, testing, and commissioning under established programming standards.
• Support startup, debugging, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, and control system configurations.
• Identify and resolve controls-related production issues to maximize equipment uptime.
• Utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose faults.
• Verify proper operation of sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, safety circuits, and other control devices.
• Assist with electrical panel inspections, modifications, and installations as required.
• Support HMI systems and operator control stations.
• Assist with improvements to operator interfaces to enhance usability and production efficiency.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial networks and communication systems.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability, performance, and process efficiency.
• Support implementation of automation and quality improvements.
• Document troubleshooting activities, system changes, and control system updates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical drawings and control documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and automation projects.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current corporate programming standards.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Automation testing

Team collaboration

Education

Technical School

Electrical Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience

1-3 years electronics/electrician

1-3 years automotive

Tools

PLC programming

HMI software

Electrical diagrams

VFD knowledge

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Controls Technician to support, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation and electrical control systems in our manufacturing environment in Fountain Inn, SC. You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production to improve system performance and minimize downtime.

The role requires 1–3 years in electronics/electrician work and automotive industry experience, with strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and electrical drawings.