Controls Tech III - 3rd Shift

Cummins Inc; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Controls Tech III on the 3rd shift for our York, SC manufacturing team. You will design, implement, and optimize automation and control systems to improve efficiency and reliability.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex electrical and control systems, developing machine programs, and promoting safety. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, IT/OT, and operations to deliver results and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong PLC, HMI, SCADA programming skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control systems.
• Familiar with safety standards and lockout/tagout.
• Collaborates across engineering, maintenance, and production.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve automation and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve control-system issues to minimize downtime.
• Create and modify machine programs for better utilization.
• Promote safe work practices and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to drive continuous improvements.
• Communicate project status and priorities clearly.
• Make data-driven decisions to meet customer needs.
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to Level 1/2 techs.
• Support project and engineering collaboration to implement new systems.

Skills

Controls troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Electrical maintenance

Equipment start-up

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Technical documentation

Safety compliance

Technical mentoring

Job description

We are looking for a talented Controls Tech III – 3rd 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.

• 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 3rd Shift position.