Automation Controls Technician - PLC & HMI Specialist

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC-based automation in our US manufacturing environment. You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to minimize downtime and improve system performance.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, troubleshooting, and documentation of control changes, with responsibilities spanning electrical schematics, HMI systems, and networked controls.

Qualifications

• Technical School background in electrical engineering or similar field.
• 1–3 years of experience in electronic engineering, electrician or similar.
• 1–3 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with PLC programs, testing and commissioning per standards.
• Support startup, debugging and optimization of automated equipment.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs and control configurations.
• Identify and resolve production issues to maximize uptime.
• Use electrical drawings and diagrams to diagnose faults.
• Verify operation of sensors, relays and safety circuits.
• Assist with electrical panel inspections and installations as needed.
• Support HMI systems and operator control stations.
• Improve operator interfaces for usability and efficiency.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial networks.
• Document troubleshooting activities and system changes.
• Maintain electrical drawings and control documentation.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Automation systems

HMI systems

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Education

Technical School

Electrical Engineering Technology or similar

Equivalent work experience

Tools

PLC programming tools

HMI software

Job description

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC-based automation in our US manufacturing environment. You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to minimize downtime and improve system performance.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, troubleshooting, and documentation of control changes, with responsibilities spanning electrical schematics, HMI systems, and networked controls.