Title: Automation Technician
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00PM - 11:30 PM) 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Pay: $25–$29 per hour (DOE)
Benefits: Insurance (Health, Medical, Dental), Paid Holidays, PTO, and More!
The Automation Technician supports automation engineering services by assisting in hardware and software design, development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of non-production automated systems. This role ensures the reliability, functionality, and continuous improvement of robotic and automation systems.
Job Duties:
- Maintain continuous operation of automation and robotic systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all subsystems and related components.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on robotic and process support equipment.
- Apply knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for troubleshooting and system support.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings.
- Properly use power tools and precision measuring equipment.
- Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
- Analyze engineering test results and implement necessary changes to resolve system issues.
- Assist the automation engineering team in the qualification and validation of automated systems.
- Record test procedures, results, data, and recommendations for improvements.
- Maintain software, documentation, and equipment according to the latest revision or operational specifications.
- Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software for automation solutions.
- Train other technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment operations.
- Support engineers with customer presentations and interface directly with clients when required.
- Assist engineers in collaborating with third-party automation developers.
- Organize and maintain documentation, including specifications, schematics, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of experience in automation, robotics, or maintenance within a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Working knowledge of PLCs and robotic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety standards.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
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