Automation & Controls Technician - C shift Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC

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Job Overview:

Plans and develops comprehensive controls and automation technology systems and architecture for complex processes and large production systems and draws up standards and resolutely put into practice.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Required:
  
   4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience.
• 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.
• 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.

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If you have experience in the above and are interested in joining an outstanding company we welcome you to apply. The division Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products.

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.