Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician (2nd Shift)

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

401k Match

ESOP shares

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an Automation Technician II/III for the 2nd shift to support welding cells and robotic systems. You will mentor junior technicians, troubleshoot electrical and robotic applications, and optimize automated welding processes.

Strong PLC programming, HMI, and electrical schematics skills are required along with the ability to read blueprints and maintain safety. This employee-owned company emphasizes ESOP participation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; read/understand English for safety and instruction.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and welding-related automation preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow wiring diagrams.
• Meets certification and degree requirements for automation maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years in Weld/Automation technician roles or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Mentor I-III automation technicians and weld technicians on the shop floor.
• Troubleshoot and program robots and automated welding cells.
• Follow safety procedures while servicing and maintaining equipment.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, and I/O to diagnose faults and improve processes.
• Assist with maintenance, setup, and zone configurations for automation systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Robot programming

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical Journeyman certification

2-year technical degree

Mechatronics certificate

Associates degree in mechatronics

Tools

RoboCAD

Robot Studio

Miyachi Weld Tester

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an Automation Technician II/III for the 2nd shift to support welding cells and robotic systems. You will mentor junior technicians, troubleshoot electrical and robotic applications, and optimize automated welding processes.

Strong PLC programming, HMI, and electrical schematics skills are required along with the ability to read blueprints and maintain safety. This employee-owned company emphasizes ESOP participation and teamwork.