Electrical Automation Technician

Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician

Location : Charleston, SC (Goose Creek area)

The role follows a DuPont work schedule, which includes rotating shifts, approximately 14-15 days off per month, and 7 consecutive days off monthly.

A leading manufacturing company in North America is currently seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Automation Technician for their Goose Creek, SC facility.

We are looking for a highly collaborative individual with a proven track record of success. This role will play a key part in promoting safety, market leadership, quality, and service by focusing on people development, process improvement, and delivering value to the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair motor control systems for plant equipment operating at low to medium voltage (
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on motor drive systems, specifically Siemens and Rockwell families of drive systems.
• Utilize PLC interface for equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance activities.
• Assist in writing and reviewing operational and safety JSAs for plant equipment, improving procedures based on observations and experiences.

Requirements :

• Demonstrate the Target Behaviors necessary to support the department.
• Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology, or equivalent electronics training and certification, or a high school diploma with 3+ years of electronic maintenance and repair experience.
• Capable of performing physical tasks in a manufacturing environment, such as climbing, standing, bending, reaching, and squatting.

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Experience working with and near electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment, including hot environments.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing electrical malfunctions to minimize downtime and optimize production processes.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E / NEC safety requirements.
• Strong commitment to zero incident safety culture, teammate engagement, active teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to corporate Target Behaviors.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic / electrical drawings and specifications.
• Preferred :
• 1-3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with automation, calibrated instrumentation, electrical and mechanical repairs, and laptop to PLC interfaces.
• Knowledge of PLC logic, industrial automation & control systems, in-line measurement systems, hydraulics & pneumatics, etc.
• Proficient in systematically troubleshooting problems for highly technical equipment and instrumentation.
• Safe operation of forklift and aerial lift on occasion.
30+ days ago