Industrial Automation Technician - Digital Systems

Continental

Sumter (SC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Continental is seeking an Automation Technician to keep production running by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated equipment, with emphasis on Digital Service and Controls & Drives. You will work on the plant floor across production areas and collaborate with Digital Service engineers.

You will diagnose electrical/electronic faults, program PLCs, and support maintenance with installation and unscheduled repairs.

Qualifications

AAS degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Automation Technology.
5 years of experience as an Automation Technician or similar role in industrial manufacturing.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment with emphasis on Digital Service and Controls & Drives tasks.
Provide the first Digital Service technical support for the plant during the shift.
Expand technical knowledge and interface with Digital Service Engineers for troubleshooting and debugging of Manufacturing Systems.
Provide technical Digital Service support for Maintenance, IT, Process, Projects, Quality, Utilities and Production.
Support the development and application of automation projects for the whole plant and the roll out of Digital Service applications.
Troubleshoot control systems and motors (up to 1kV) and troubleshoot and program PLCs on the shop floor.