Automation Technician 3

FLEX Inc; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fabrication diversifiée recherche un Automatiiseur Technique 3 basé à Columbia, SC. Le rôle implique le soutien des activités d'ingénierie automatisée, la maintenance de systèmes complexes et la collaboration avec d'autres équipes techniques. Les candidats doivent être diplômés d'un programme associé ou avoir une expérience équivalente, accompagnés d'une expérience de 4 ans dans un rôle similaire, et être prêts à relever des défis dans un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Expérience de 4 ans en systèmes automatisés.
• Connaissance des composants électriques, mécaniques, pneumatiques et hydrauliques.
• Capacité à lire des schémas électriques et des diagrammes mécaniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintenir les systèmes automatisés en ajustant et réparant les composants.
• Effectuer des analyses et des changements pour résoudre des problèmes.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe d'automatisation pour qualifier les systèmes automatisés.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC Understanding

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 04-30-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-30-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician 3 located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Automation Engineer the Automation Technician 3 role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

What a typical day looks like :

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation / robotic system components
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company protocols
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Understanding of PLCs
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method

The experience we're looking to add to our team :

• Typically requires an Associate's degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience
• Typically requires 4 years of related experience
• Electronics experience preferred but not required
• Experience with SMT and PCBA is preferred but not required
• IPC and workmanship experience knowledge preferred
• Serves as an expert / consultant in technical skills with other employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide :

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on : age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE : this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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