Samsung Electronics · SC, USA
Autonomous Equipment Engineer
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Position Summary
This position requires maintenance of all Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), ensuring efficient and effective operation. Role and Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in a live production environment, including electrical, mechanical, wiring, sensor, and control-system issues.
- Perform advanced electrical and CAN bus diagnostics, using schematics, diagnostic tools, system logs, and structured root-cause analysis to resolve equipment failures.
- Maintain and optimize AGV systems and production-floor routing, including AutoCAD layouts, guide paths, RFID locations, and material-flow routes.
- Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects, verifying equipment operation and coordinating implementation with engineering and production teams.
- Develop and implement technical solutions and process improvements that improve AGV reliability, uptime, troubleshooting efficiency, and overall equipment performance.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standardized procedures, drawings, and SOPs for AGV maintenance and operation.
- Train and support technicians and operators on AGV troubleshooting, fault recovery, electrical diagnostics, safe operation, and maintenance best practices.
- Collaborate with technicians, engineering, logistics, production, and leadership to resolve production issues, prioritize repairs, and successfully execute automation projects. LI#ONSITE
Education
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science.
Experience
- 1+ year(s) manufacturing experience.
Knowledge
- Ability to evaluate a problem and generate a solution.
Skills
- AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Programming knowledge, PLC knowledge, Arduino. All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
Physical requirement
- Lift, pull, push General Notice: Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.
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