Controls Tech III - 2nd Shift
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We are looking for a talented Controls Tech III – 2nd Shift to join our Manufacturing team for our business in York, SC . In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: +
Drive Automation Excellence
Design, implement, and improve factory automation and control systems that enhance manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and productivity. +
Troubleshoot Critical Control Systems
Diagnose and resolve electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance quickly. +
Develop & Optimize Machine Programs
Create and modify machine programs that improve equipment utilization, process performance, and overall manufacturing operations. +
Champion Safety in Manufacturing
Promote a safe work environment by identifying controls-related hazards and implementing safe work practices that reduce risk and support an injury-free culture. +
Partner Across Functions
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and production teams to achieve shared business and manufacturing objectives. +
Support Continuous Improvement
Apply manufacturing knowledge to enhance processes, equipment, and applications, driving sustainable improvements in quality, efficiency, and performance. +
Communicate with Impact
Deliver clear and effective communication tailored to different audiences, ensuring alignment on priorities, project status, and operational needs. +
Deliver Results for Customers
Make timely, data-driven decisions, embrace new learning opportunities, and consistently deliver solutions that meet customer needs and support business success. To be successful in this role you will need the following: +
Support Equipment Start-Up & Commissioning
Successfully assist with controls commissioning, system integration, equipment testing, and troubleshooting to ensure new and modified machinery operates reliably and efficiently. +
Apply Strong Problem-Solving Skills
Investigate equipment and controls issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve long-term reliability and performance. +
Drive Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, cycle time, safety, controls performance, and maintainability while supporting automation and process improvement initiatives. +
Maintain Technical Excellence & Safety Compliance
Develop accurate controls documentation and ensure all work complies with electrical, machine safety, and industry standards, including proper lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience. +
Advanced Controls Troubleshooting
Independently diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, PLC, SCADA, motion, instrumentation, and automation issues with minimal supervision. +
PLC, HMI & SCADA Programming Support
Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control-system programs while following established programming standards and change-control processes. +
Electrical & Controls System Maintenance
Perform advanced troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on control panels, VFDs, servos, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, and associated equipment. +
Equipment Commissioning & Start-Up
Support controls commissioning, equipment start-up, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting for new or modified machinery and automated processes. +
Root Cause Analysis
Investigate recurring equipment and controls failures, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions rather than relying solely on temporary fixes. +
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, cycle time, safety, controls performance, and maintainability; participate in automation improvement projects. +
Technical Documentation
Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O documentation, PLC/HMI backups, network diagrams, troubleshooting guides, equipment standards, and other controls documentation. +
Safety & Standards Compliance
Ensure controls work complies with applicable electrical, machine-safety, company, and industry standards. Properly apply lockout/tagout and other required safety practices. +
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Serve as a technical resource for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, provide troubleshooting guidance, share knowledge, and help develop team capability. +
Project & Engineering Collaboration
Work closely with Controls Engineers, Maintenance, Operations, IT/OT, and equipment vendors to implement projects, resolve technical issues, and transition new systems into production. + This is a 2nd Shift position.
Job
Manufacturing
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Shop
ReqID
2438911
Relocation Package
No 100% On-Site No
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