Automation & Controls Technician: Robotics & PLC

Auria; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Paid vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Auria is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, SC. You will troubleshoot robotics and maintain PLC logic to optimize automated cycle times in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of related experience, an associate degree or higher, and strong skills in robotics, PLCs, electrical systems, and CMMS/ERP documentation. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certification for required field.
• Strong understanding of robotics, PLCs, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform minor programming on industrial robots.
• Modify PLC logic to optimize automated cycle times.
• Service pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and water jets.
• Calibrate sensors and vision systems for quality inspection.
• Respond to emergencies to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical failures using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce unexpected downtime.
• Maintain control systems up to 480V and PLCs.
• Repair gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and bearings; light welding.
• Follow lockout/tagout and OSHA/EPA safety rules.
• Document tasks and equipment status in CMMS/ERP (Plex).

Skills

Robotics & Automation

PLC Programming

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Electrical Work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance)

Tools

FANUC

ABB

YASKAWA

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Multimeters

Job description

Auria is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, SC. You will troubleshoot robotics and maintain PLC logic to optimize automated cycle times in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of related experience, an associate degree or higher, and strong skills in robotics, PLCs, electrical systems, and CMMS/ERP documentation. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.