Controls Tech III - 2nd Shift

Cummins; York (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in York, SC is seeking a Controls Tech III on the 2nd shift to join our Manufacturing team. This role focuses on automation design, control system troubleshooting, and program development to improve equipment performance and safety.

You will work with engineering, maintenance, and operations to ensure reliable commissioning, robust documentation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. A strong emphasis on safety and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Controls Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, PLC, SCADA issues with minimal supervision.
• PLC, HMI & SCADA Programming: develop, modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC, HMI, SCADA programs.
• Electrical & Controls Maintenance: troubleshoot on panels, VFDs, servos, sensors, and networks.
• Equipment Commissioning & Start-Up: support commissioning, start-up, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Root Cause Analysis: investigate recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Safety & Standards Compliance: apply lockout/tagout and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive Automation Excellence: design, implement, and improve automation for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot Critical Control Systems to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance quickly.
• Develop & Optimize Machine Programs to improve utilization and process performance.
• Champion Safety in Manufacturing: identify hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Partner Across Functions: collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality and production teams.

Skills

Advanced Controls Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

HMI & SCADA Programming

Electrical & Controls Maintenance

Equipment Commissioning

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Technical Documentation

Technical Leadership

Project & Engineering Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

We are looking for a talented Controls Tech III – 2nd Shift to join our Manufacturing team for our business in York, SC .

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Automation Excellence: Design, implement, and improve factory automation and control systems that enhance manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and productivity.

• Troubleshoot Critical Control Systems: Diagnose and resolve electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance quickly.

• Develop & Optimize Machine Programs: Create and modify machine programs that improve equipment utilization, process performance, and overall manufacturing operations.

• Champion Safety in Manufacturing: Promote a safe work environment by identifying controls-related hazards and implementing safe work practices that reduce risk and support an injury-free culture.

• Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and production teams to achieve shared business and manufacturing objectives.

• Support Continuous Improvement: Apply manufacturing knowledge to enhance processes, equipment, and applications, driving sustainable improvements in quality, efficiency, and performance.

• Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear and effective communication tailored to different audiences, ensuring alignment on priorities, project status, and operational needs.

• Deliver Results for Customers: Make timely, data-driven decisions, embrace new learning opportunities, and consistently deliver solutions that meet customer needs and support business success.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Support Equipment Start-Up & Commissioning: Successfully assist with controls commissioning, system integration, equipment testing, and troubleshooting to ensure new and modified machinery operates reliably and efficiently.

• Apply Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Investigate equipment and controls issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve long-term reliability and performance.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, cycle time, safety, controls performance, and maintainability while supporting automation and process improvement initiatives.

• Maintain Technical Excellence & Safety Compliance: Develop accurate controls documentation and ensure all work complies with electrical, machine safety, and industry standards, including proper lockout/tagout and safe work practices.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

• Advanced Controls Troubleshooting Independently diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, PLC, SCADA, motion, instrumentation, and automation issues with minimal supervision.

• PLC, HMI & SCADA Programming Support Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control-system programs while following established programming standards and change-control processes.

• Electrical & Controls System Maintenance Perform advanced troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on control panels, VFDs, servos, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, and associated equipment.

• Equipment Commissioning & Start-Up Support controls commissioning, equipment start-up, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting for new or modified machinery and automated processes.

• Root Cause Analysis Investigate recurring equipment and controls failures, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions rather than relying solely on temporary fixes.

• Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, cycle time, safety, controls performance, and maintainability; participate in automation improvement projects.

• Technical Documentation Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O documentation, PLC/HMI backups, network diagrams, troubleshooting guides, equipment standards, and other controls documentation.

• Safety & Standards Compliance Ensure controls work complies with applicable electrical, machine-safety, company, and industry standards. Properly apply lockout/tagout and other required safety practices.

• Technical Leadership & Mentoring Serve as a technical resource for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, provide troubleshooting guidance, share knowledge, and help develop team capability.

• Project & Engineering Collaboration Work closely with Controls Engineers, Maintenance, Operations, IT/OT, and equipment vendors to implement projects, resolve technical issues, and transition new systems into production.

• This is a 2nd Shift position.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2438911

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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