SWJ TECHNOLOGY · 1 day ago
Plant Engineering & Assembly Installation Support Engineer (Assembly & Automation)
Blythewood, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. They are currently seeking several Plant Engineering & Assembly Installation Support Engineers for a client in the automotive industry, focusing on providing technical support during the construction and commissioning phases of assembly operations.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProject Management
Responsibilities
Support the Assembly Project Team during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
Coordinate closely with internal teams, general contractors, suppliers, and automation partners
Track project milestones, schedules, and construction progress; highlight deviations and risks
Participate in daily on-site coordination, construction meetings, and interface management activities
Verify installation compliance with engineering specifications, layout drawings, and plant standards
Provide real-time field engineering support during mechanical, electrical, and controls installation
Evaluate and approve minor design adaptations or field modifications based on site conditions
Ensure readiness and coordination of plant utilities (power, compressed air, data, etc.)
Perform pre-installation readiness checks (foundations, anchors, access routes, embedded parts)
Support inspections for alignment, installation quality, and mechanical integrity
Assist with commissioning activities including power-up tests, I/O checks, control sequence validation, robot teaching, and tool calibration
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and software-related issues
Validate equipment performance against cycle time, capacity, and quality requirements
Ensure smooth integration of new equipment into PLC, SCADA, MES, and plant control architectures
Review and validate control narratives, PLC logic, robot programs, and signal mapping
Support testing of PLC and robot programs using archives and defined testing tools
Support VASS V6 concepts, applications, and compliance for new and existing systems
Review and ensure completeness of as-built drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
Support creation and review of SOPs, preventive maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides
Maintain accurate construction site reports, deficiency lists, punch lists, and progress reports
Store all deliverables and documentation in SharePoint systems
Participate in risk assessments and PFMEAs for new equipment
Verify compliance with OSHA, ANSI, CE, and machine safety standards (E-stops, guarding, LOTO, ergonomics)
Support FAT, SAT, performance validation, and formal handover activities
Support training of operators and maintenance personnel during production ramp-up
Manage suppliers’ compliance with milestones and defined scopes via SDMS
Track defects, scope changes, deviations from standards, and quantity reconciliations
Support station acceptance, handover, and production start-up readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or comparable technical discipline
Proven experience in final assembly, conveyor systems, and on-site plant installation projects
Strong background in plant engineering processes, assembly equipment, or automation systems
Experience supporting construction, installation, commissioning, or production start-up in automotive manufacturing environments
Strong project management, planning, and milestone tracking capabilities
Interface management across civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, IT, and automation teams
Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams
Jira, Confluence
Engineering documentation and reporting systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Structured, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset
High sense of ownership, accountability, and on-site presence
Preferred
German language skills strongly preferred (native level a plus)
Company
SWJ TECHNOLOGY
SWJ TECHNOLOGY offers quality and equipment management, project management, and consulting services.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
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