Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician – Automation & Robotics

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proterra in Greer, SC seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician III to deliver comprehensive maintenance support for production and automation equipment, diagnosing failures, performing repairs, and documenting activities to maximize uptime.

You will collaborate with maintenance supervisors and cross-functional teams, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold 5S safety standards while developing standard work based on field data.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of production and automation equipment
• Diagnose and resolve emergency and unscheduled equipment failures with urgency and accuracy, minimizing production impact
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues leveraging mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skillsets
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform required maintenance
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of PLC logic and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot equipment independently and support others in troubleshooting activities
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems, servo drives, vision systems, HMI components, control network components, and motor controls
• Accurately document all maintenance activities including work performed, parts used, root cause findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS or applicable system
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with engineering, operations, and automation teams to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and PM optimization initiatives — contributing ideas and driving solutions that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Support the development and refinement of standard work and preventative maintenance procedures based on field experience and equipment data
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job description

Proterra in Greer, SC seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician III to deliver comprehensive maintenance support for production and automation equipment, diagnosing failures, performing repairs, and documenting activities to maximize uptime.

You will collaborate with maintenance supervisors and cross-functional teams, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold 5S safety standards while developing standard work based on field data.