Autonomous Equipment Engineer

Samsung; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung in Newberry, SC seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize AGV systems on a live production floor. You will diagnose electrical, CAN-bus, and control-system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to process improvements while coordinating with engineering and production teams.

The role requires familiarity with AutoCAD-based layouts, RFID locations, and material-flow routing, plus the ability to train staff on troubleshooting and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in mechanical, electrical, or computer science.
• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to evaluate a problem and generate a solution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in live production.
• Perform electrical and CAN bus diagnostics using schematics and logs.
• Maintain AGV systems and routing data (AutoCAD-based layouts).
• Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects.
• Develop technical solutions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Create and maintain documentation and SOPs for AGV maintenance and operation.
• Train technicians and operators on troubleshooting and safety best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Electrical diagnosis

Root-cause analysis

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical / Electrical / CS)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

PLC knowledge

Arduino

Programming knowledge

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.

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

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