Autonomous Equipment Engineer

Samsung Electronics America; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America in South Carolina seeks an AGV Technician responsible for maintaining automated guide vehicles in a live production environment. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, wiring, sensor, and control-system issues to keep automated material handling running smoothly.

Responsibilities include advanced CAN bus diagnostics, using schematics and logs for root-cause analysis; maintaining AGV systems and layouts in AutoCAD; supporting commissioning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to evaluate a problem and generate a solution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in a live production environment.
• Perform advanced electrical and CAN bus diagnostics using schematics, tools, logs, and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain and optimize AGV systems and production-floor routing with AutoCAD layouts, RFID locations, and material-flow routes.
• Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects with engineering and production teams.
• Develop and implement technical solutions and process improvements to improve AGV reliability and uptime.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including troubleshooting guides, procedures, drawings, and SOPs.
• Train and support technicians and operators on AGV troubleshooting, fault recovery, electrical diagnostics, and safe operation.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineering, logistics, production, and leadership to resolve production issues and drive automation projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Programming knowledge

PLC knowledge

Arduino

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

CAN bus diagnostics

Job description

Position Summary

This position requires maintenance of all Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), ensuring efficient and effective operation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in a live production environment, including electrical, mechanical, wiring, sensor, and control-system issues.
• Perform advanced electrical and CAN bus diagnostics, using schematics, diagnostic tools, system logs, and structured root-cause analysis to resolve equipment failures.
• Maintain and optimize AGV systems and production-floor routing, including AutoCAD layouts, guide paths, RFID locations, and material-flow routes.
• Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects, verifying equipment operation and coordinating implementation with engineering and production teams.
• Develop and implement technical solutions and process improvements that improve AGV reliability, uptime, troubleshooting efficiency, and overall equipment performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standardized procedures, drawings, and SOPs for AGV maintenance and operation.
• Train and support technicians and operators on AGV troubleshooting, fault recovery, electrical diagnostics, safe operation, and maintenance best practices.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineering, logistics, production, and leadership to resolve production issues, prioritize repairs, and successfully execute automation projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science.
• Experience: 1+ year(s) manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge: Ability to evaluate a problem and generate a solution.
• Skills: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Programming knowledge, PLC knowledge, Arduino.

Physical Requirements

• All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
• Physical requirement: Lift, pull, push

General Notice

Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.

Company Information

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at https://news.samsung.com/global/.