Controls Technician: PLC Automation & Production Uptime

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain PLC-based automation systems and electrical controls in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, programming support, and ensuring equipment uptime while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and production teams. Candidates typically have technical schooling and automotive industry experience.

Qualifications

• Technical School or equivalent in electrical/electronic field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered for this position.
• 1-3 years minimum in electronic engineering, electrician, or similar role.
• 1-3 years minimum in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with PLC programming modifications, testing, and commissioning.
• Support startup, debugging, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, and control configurations.
• Identify and resolve controls-related production issues to maximize uptime.
• Verify operation of sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, safety circuits, and other control devices.
• Document troubleshooting activities and control system updates.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Electrical schematics & diagrams

HMI systems support

Documentation & reporting

Education

Technical School

Electrical Engineering Technology or similar

Equivalent work experience may be considered

1-3 years electronic/industrial experience

1-3 years automotive experience

Tools

Electrical drawings

Industrial networks

HMI applications

Job description

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain PLC-based automation systems and electrical controls in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, programming support, and ensuring equipment uptime while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and production teams. Candidates typically have technical schooling and automotive industry experience.