SEIBI Technician – Automotive Manufacturing

CrossSafety; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow technical and leadership skills

Supportive and safety-focused team

Contribute to high-impact projects

Job summary

A professional consulting firm in North Carolina is seeking a SEIBI Technician to support equipment verification, installation, and production trials. The role involves working closely with engineers and vendors while requiring 2-year technical education or equivalent experience. Candidates must have hands-on experience with industrial equipment and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Join a team dedicated to safety and quality in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience required.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings essential.
• Experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting (Toyopuc, AB, Omron, Siemens).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally up to 50%.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment installation and commissioning.
• Perform Seibi checks for design compliance.
• Verify equipment against production requirements.
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and safety interlock logic.
• Support adjustments to meet targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Online robot programming for paint/assembly; offline simulation and reach studies.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting support; vision systems and sensors testing.
• Conveyor/AGV/AMR operation verification and vendor buyoff support.
• Create handover documents, reports, and KPI punchlists.

Skills

Hands-on experience with industrial equipment installation

Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Teamwork and problem-solving

Education

2-year technical degree or trade school certification

3+ years equivalent technical experience

Tools

PLC programming (Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Digital engineering tools: CATIA, Delmia, SolidWorks, Inventor

Siemens PLC

Safety interlock systems

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time Contract

Travel

Up to 50% domestic & international (depending on assignment)

Overtime

20–25% typical based on project needs

About CrossSafety

CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industry‑leading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality project execution. Our clients seeking support are often looking to fill positions quickly and in multiple locations across the United States. As such we intend on developing a pool of interested and eligible candidates who can be utilized when our clients make their requests.

About The SEIBI Role

SEIBI Technicians play a critical role in equipment verification, installation readiness, production trial support, and equipment confirmation across both new model programs and ongoing production operations.

Assignments May Include

• Paint shop automation & robotics
• Battery pack assembly systems
• Vehicle manufacturing equipment
• Conveyors, torque tools, logistics automation, and safety interlocks

This is a hands‑on, technical field role that works closely with engineers, vendors, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Process Support

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and trial‑based confirmations
• Perform Seibi checks for Safety, Electrical, and Mechanical design compliance
• Verify equipment against Toyota standards and production requirements
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and safety interlock logic
• Support adjustments to meet targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity

Robotics & Controls (Paint, Assembly, Pack, etc.)

• Online robot programming (e.g., paint robots, sealing, UBC, dampening, material handling)
• Offline robot simulation, reach studies, and cycle time analysis
• Evaluate and adjust robot paths, parameters, and quality outcomes

PLC, Controls & Industrial Automation

• Support PLC programming and troubleshooting (Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)
• Assist with vision systems (Keyence or similar), sensors, I/O, safety relays, and device tests
• Confirm conveyor, AGV/AMR, and material handling hardware operation

Vendor Trials & Buyoffs

• Perform Seibi confirmations during vendor buyoff trials
• Support equipment evaluations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan
• Validate safety, cycle times, operation availability, and equipment quality

Documentation & Communication

• Create handover documents, snapshots, and process confirmation records
• Maintain detailed reports, checklists, KPIs, and punchlist items
• Communicate effectively with engineering, vendors, and global teams

Required Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree, trade school certification, or 3+ years equivalent technical experience
• Hands‑on experience with industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings
• Experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting (Toyopuc, AB, Omron, Siemens)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work overtime (up to ~25%) and support weekend/holiday work when required
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally (up to 50% during peak project phases)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics (Kawasaki, Fanuc, Yaskawa) — paint or assembly applications
• Digital engineering tools: CATIA, Delmia, SolidWorks, Inventor
• Experience with manufacturing equipment procurement, layouts, or commissioning
• Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
• Exposure to AGVs/AMRs and traffic control systems
• Automotive or high‑volume manufacturing background
• Additional technical certifications

Work Environment & PPE

• Automotive manufacturing plant environment
• Follow all PPE requirements: steel‑toe footwear, safety glasses, protective headwear (and additional PPE as required)

Why Join CrossSafety

• Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
• Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety‑focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry‑leading engineering teams
• Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
• Contribute to high‑impact industrial and construction projects across the United States

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossSafety fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.