Automation Controls Technician: PLCs & Maintenance

Becton Dickinson NA; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking an Automation Control Technician to support, maintain, and optimize automated manufacturing systems. The role involves hands-on work with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, plus PLC troubleshooting and foundational programming.

The ideal candidate has an education background in Mechatronics and experience in industrial automation principles, with emphasis on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years in electronics or manufacturing.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics or industrial electronics preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and apply Ohm's Law; basic PLC ladder logic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and maintain electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Install, debug, and start up new equipment with Engineering.
• Maintain equipment logs and document process changes.
• Support vision systems and automated inspection tools.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality system compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Ohm's Law

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional communication

Education

HS Diploma

Mechatronics degree

Tools

Job description

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking an Automation Control Technician to support, maintain, and optimize automated manufacturing systems. The role involves hands-on work with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, plus PLC troubleshooting and foundational programming.

The ideal candidate has an education background in Mechatronics and experience in industrial automation principles, with emphasis on safety and quality compliance.