Automation Technician - Digital Services (night shift 6:45pm - 7am) Sumter, SC

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Corporation in Sumter, SC seeks an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment with emphasis on Digital Service and Drives. You will support Siemens/Beckhoff PLCs and various automation systems across production areas, providing first-line Digital Service technical support during shifts and interfacing with Digital Service engineers.

The role requires strong electrical/electronic aptitude, PLC knowledge, and the ability to work with IPCs, drives,

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

• Provide first Digital Service technical support for the plant during the shift.
• Troubleshoot and restore various machines and equipment to operability in all Production Areas, focused on Digital Service tasks.
• Interface with Digital Service Engineers for troubleshooting and debugging of Manufacturing Systems and automation technologies.
• Support development and application of automation projects for the whole plant and roll out Digital Service applications.
• Assist maintenance with installation of production equipment and emergency/unscheduled repairs.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Communication

Education

AAS in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Brief Summary of Position

In this role you will be responsible for keeping operations running by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, with a focus on Digital Service and Controls & Drives tasks.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Play a vital and highly valued role in keeping our operations running to support the achievement of the plant’s business goals and objectives

• Troubleshootand restorevarious machines and equipment to operability in all Production Areas, focused on, but not limited to, the Digital Service tasks.

• Provide the first Digital Service technical support for the plant during the shift.

• Expand technical knowledge through highly diversified job duties and interface with the Digital Service Engineers for the troubleshooting and debugging of Manufacturing Systems (CGMS, MCAT, MMS, CGRS, FFDACS, etc.) tech support, Siemens and Beckhoff PLCs and Drives troubleshooting, IPC Management, Cyber Security applications and other automation technologies around all manufacturing areas.

• Provide technical support on Digital Serviceapplications, such as Octoplant (Versiondog), Acronis, Barracuda, Group Policy, Domain integration, LANDesk, etc.

• Provide technical Digital Service support for Maintenance, IT, Process, Projects, Quality, Utilities and Production.

• Support the development and application of automation projects for the whole plant and support the roll out of Digital Service applications and solutions.

• Support the development of innovative Digital Service solutions to ensure continuous process improvements, scrap reduction, increase equipment availability and improve performance.

• Support Maintenance with installation ofproduction equipment andemergency/unscheduled repairs.

• Troubleshoot control systems and motors (up to 1kV) and troubleshoot and program PLCs on the shop floor.

• Must have strong electrical/electronic aptitude and an understanding of PLCs, IPCs, Drives and computers.

• Must be able to use hand tools and precision measuring devices

• Must have troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

• Must also havestrong communication and computer skills.

• Follow all plant and environmental policies as well as Plant and departmental safety policies.

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AAS degree inMechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Automation Technology.

• 5 years of experience asan Automation Technician or similar role in industrial manufacturing.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AAS degree inMechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Automation Technology WITH7years of industrial manufacturingexperience

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.