Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC) · 10 hours ago
Automation & Controls Technician - C shift
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expMercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is focused on developing the mobility of tomorrow with a commitment to safety, simplicity, and sustainability. The Automation & Controls Technician will be responsible for planning and developing controls and automation technology systems, troubleshooting PLC equipment, and optimizing manufacturing efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Execute the plant´s controls architecture with focus on process stability, system availability, as well as ease of operation and maintenance
Troubleshooting complex PLC- equipment problems and performing systems tests in line and sandbox
Analyses designs, programs, simulations, and test procedures for automated machinery and processes and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections
Contributes to new equipment planning and performs buy off checks for PLC/Automation equipment
Execute software changes and optimization on automation equipment
Executes PMs ,Safety Checks & work orders on automation equipment
Optimization, debugging & rewriting of automation software programs
Works with planning, engineering and commissioning of controls equipment till final buy-offs of equipment in the shops together with suppliers and MBV production / maintenance teams
Driving continuous improvement process to optimize manufacturing efficiency in PLC/Robot/Automation software
Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings & supports/guides technicians on shift to review logic to resolve breakdowns
Will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
Ability to troubleshoot complex PLC- equipment problems and perform complex systems tests in line and sandbox
MB buy-off experience to ramp up new installation & check line builder implementation regarding ECM- Standard
Experience with PLC`s and robotics and automation and process equipment (Integra Wave 5/6/7 & Kuka KRC4)
Optimization of series programming, cycle time optimization, archive of backups, correction of findings in the PLC program
Project Management experience
Strong process engineering 'LEAN' skill set
Independent working skills
Good coordination skills
Preferred
5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, working toward a related degree or certification
Benefits
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
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Company
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (Charleston, SC)
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