1s Automation Senior Technician

Purpose of Position

The Senior Automation Technician will contribute to the success of the Automation Department by applying advanced electrical knowledge and technical expertise to develop, program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated equipment, robotic systems, and machine controls. This role supports the development and implementation of in-house automation solutions to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall manufacturing performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, build, integrate, and refine in-house automation equipment and automated production cells.
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial robots, machine controls, PLCs, and vision systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for robotic programming, electrical controls, PLC programming, IPL integration, and machine vision systems.
• Support mass production operations as needed by troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime, and maintaining production efficiency.
• Travel frequently between the Greenville and Anderson facilities as required to support automation projects and production needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective automation solutions.

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Minimum of two years of experience in automation equipment build, integration, and maturation.
• Strong electrical background and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Proven experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robots, including Motoman, Yushin, Epson, and/or Fanuc.
• Experience setting up, programming, and troubleshooting Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems.
• Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC programs, including ControlLogix and SLC platforms.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot PC-based programs using C and/or C++.
• Experience designing and developing HMI screens for Maple Systems and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Willingness to work overtime as required to support production demands and project deadlines.

Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt