Automation Technician 3

Job Posting Start Date 04-30-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-30-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Technician 3 located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Automation Engineer the Automation Technician 3 role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

What a typical day looks like:

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability

Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company protocols

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components

Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.

Understanding of PLCs

Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.

Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.

Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.

Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method The experience we're looking to add to our team:

Typically requires an Associate's degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience

Typically requires 4 years of related experience

Electronics experience preferred but not required

Experience with SMT and PCBA is preferred but not required

IPC and workmanship experience knowledge preferred

Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees.

Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes. What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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