Senior Electrical Machine Builder or Electrician

Sapience Automation Llc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Charleston is seeking an Electrician – Machine Builder to install and debug robotic systems at customer sites. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, experience in industrial automation, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotic industry or industrial automation.
• Post-secondary technical degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in PCs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, debug, and launch robot systems during pre-build and site installation.
• Assemble, debug, and test robot systems, including electrical and pneumatic components.
• Build control panels and install robot systems at customer sites.
• Coordinate with project team members such as PLC programmers and project managers.
• Adjust robot and PLC programs (training provided).

Skills

Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical prints and manuals

Experience in debugging electrical and pneumatic systems

Customer interaction during system launches

Experience as an electrician or in building electrical panels

Education

Post-secondary technical degree

Experience in robotic industry or industrial automation

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in PCs and Microsoft Office

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Sapience Automation provides turnkey solutions for industrial customers utilizing robots and automation for various applications including assembly, coating, material handling, and more. Our clients span diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, and food. Based in Charleston, SC, we focus on building long-term customer relationships through excellence, standard processes, and developing our people.

Charleston offers a unique blend of coastal living, a growing manufacturing sector, and rich cultural experiences.

Role and Responsibilities: Electrician – Machine Builder

• Install, debug, and launch robot systems during pre-build and site installation.
• Assemble, debug, and test robot systems, including electrical and pneumatic components.
• Build control panels and install robot systems at customer sites.
• Coordinate with project team members such as PLC programmers and project managers.
• Adjust robot and PLC programs (training provided).

Required Skills

• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical prints and manuals.
• Experience in debugging electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Customer interaction during system launches.
• Experience as an electrician or in building electrical panels is a plus.

Qualifications and Education

• Experience in robotic industry or industrial automation.
• Post-secondary technical degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in PCs and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Additional Notes

• Travel to customer sites is required.
• Strong benefits program included.