Robotics & Vision Automation Technician

Schaeffler; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is seeking a technically skilled professional to support automation, vision AI, and robotics initiatives within our US operations.

The role emphasizes deploying automation projects, integrating systems, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions. You will install, configure, and continuously improve automated equipment, troubleshoot downtime, and document actions while adapting hardware and software to new product

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field such as machine tool technology or industrial technology, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience in project management and automation-related environments.
• Strong technical understanding of controls and systems engineering, automation solutions, and AI vision technology.
• Confident use of computers, including spreadsheets, project management tools, and word processing in a Windows environment.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and training skills, with the ability to support operators, technicians, and engineers.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for new technologies in automation, vision AI, and robotics.
• Lead and support automation deployment projects, including planning, implementation, and handover to production.
• Install, configure, and continuously improve automation systems, robot/cobot solutions, and handling technologies for existing and new products.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment to reduce downtime and keep production running efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, production teams, and integration partners to improve system performance.
• Document installations, configurations, failures, and corrective actions in a structured way.
• Adapt hardware and software to new product variants and ensure stable automation process performance.

Skills

Project management

Automation & AI vision tech

Controls & systems engineering

Windows proficiency

Operator training & support

US work authorization

Education

Associate degree in a technical field (e.g., machine tool technology or industrial technology)

Tools

SCADA/automation software

Robotics integration

Job description

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is seeking a technically skilled professional to support automation, vision AI, and robotics initiatives within our US operations.

The role emphasizes deploying automation projects, integrating systems, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to deliver reliable manufacturing solutions. You will install, configure, and continuously improve automated equipment, troubleshoot downtime, and document actions while adapting hardware and software to new product