Engineering Technician

allegion; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a manufacturing automation technician in South Carolina to maintain robotic systems, conveyors and related equipment. You will troubleshoot faults, generate CNC NC code and collaborate with engineering to implement improvements.

The role requires experience with CAD/CAM software, CNC programming and reading technical drawings, plus 2–3 years in operations or manufacturing. Growth and safety are emphasized within Allegion’s strong workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with robotic controls, HMI, sensors, conveyors and production equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.
• Ability to read technical drawings and learn product finish requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain automated robotic system and conveyor within standard work.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform minor programming adjustments under oversight.
• Generate NC code for CNC machines using CAD/CAM software under supervision.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and process engineering to detect and repair faults.
• Support implementation of process improvements and new equipment installations.
• Maintain process documentation for accuracy and traceability.
• Collect data to analyze and improve automation systems.
• Adhere to safety guidelines on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Robotics controls

HMI

Quality sensors

Conveyor systems

Production equipment

Math/Problem solving

Education

Automation/Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming

Hurco CNCs

Fom Industries CNCs

Radan Radpunch

Yaskawa Motoman robots

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

What You Will Do:

• Support and maintain an automated robotic system including robots, HMI, and conveyor system within standard work.
• Troubleshoot automated system faults including minor programming adjustments within defined standard work and under engineering oversight.
• Generate NC Code for CNC machines using CAD/CAM software under engineering oversight.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, process engineering and materials to ensure timely detection and repair of faulty automated systems.
• Support implementation of process improvements and new equipment installations under guidance of process engineering.
• Assist with developing and maintaining all process documentation to ensure accuracy
• Collect data to facilitate and actively problem solve improvements on automated and support systems.
• Understand and ensure commitment to the safety guidelines within the manufacturing floor and across the plant.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Experience with robotic controls, HMI, quality sensors, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming.
• Experience with windows, apps and other computer operating systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Ability to learn product and finish requirements as it relates to area of automation.
• 2 -3 years operations/manufacturing experience.
• Basic math and communication skills.
• Training and/or education with robotic programming a plus.
• Degree or pursuing a degree in an automation or engineering field.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow within the role.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
• Prefer programming experience with Hurco and Fom Industries CNCs and Radan Radpunch CAD/CAM software.
• Prefer experience and training with Yaskawa Motoman robots.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.