Smart Factory Technician

Jobtailor; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Automation Support Specialist in South Carolina to assist with PLC connectivity, controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange across shop floor systems.

You will support implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems, develop low-code/no-code applications for data collection and monitoring, and contribute to continuous improvement through data analysis and actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Preferred completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service
• Basic knowledge of suspension technology
• Ability to read and understand component and blueprint drawings
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Ability to learn to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers
• Ability to troubleshoot computer and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics
• Basic math and reading skills
• Strong mechanical experience
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support setup and configuration of PLC connectivity, including controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems
• Assist with implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems
• Support development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring
• Assist with installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices
• Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to implement and validate data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions
• Provide first-level technical support by helping diagnose, document, elevate, and resolve automation and shop floor technology issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Strong Mechanical Experience

Problem-Solving

Education

Automotive Servicing Trade School Completion

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC Configuration

Signal Mapping

Data Exchange

Blueprint Reading

Electrical Circuits

Roehrig Shock Dynamometers

Sachs SP Testers

Job description

• Support setup and configuration of PLC connectivity, including controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems


• Assist with implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems


• Support development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring


• Assist with installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices


• Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures


• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to implement and validate data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions


• Provide first-level technical support by helping diagnose, document, elevate, and resolve automation and shop floor technology issues


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects

Requirements

• Preferred completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field


• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service


• Basic knowledge of suspension technology


• Ability to read and understand component and blueprint drawings


• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators


• Ability to learn to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers


• Ability to troubleshoot computer and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations


• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics


• Basic math and reading skills


• Strong mechanical experience


• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills


• High attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PLC connectivity, control systems, and low-code/no-code application development, with a strong focus on compliance and technical support in manufacturing environments. Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing automation processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Connectivity


• Low-Code/No-Code Application Development


• Technical Support


• Problem-Solving


• Mechanical Experience

Hard Skills

• PLC Configuration


• Signal Mapping


• Data Exchange


• Blueprint Reading


• Precision Measuring Devices


• Electrical Circuits


• Suspension Technology Knowledge


• Automation Troubleshooting


• Data Analysis


• Process Optimization

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Analytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Automotive Servicing Trade School Completion


• Associate's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Technologies


• Production IT Security


• Continuous Improvement


• Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Shop Floor Technology

Tools & Technologies

• Roehrig Shock Dynamometers


• Sachs SP Testers