Automation Control Technician

BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company)

Sumter, SC, USA
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Not specified (assumed onsite due to hands-on role requirements).
Hands-on electrical and pneumatic system maintenance
Foundational plc programming and troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance execution and documentation
BD is seeking an Automation Control Technician to support and optimize automated manufacturing systems, focusing on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, as well as PLC programming. The ideal candidate should have a background in Mechatronics or related technical fields, with experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Job Summary

  • This role supports, maintains, and optimizes automated manufacturing systems within a global medical technology company.
  • Candidates will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment using PLCs and schematics, and ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations.
  • The position offers the opportunity to join a culture that values face-to-face collaboration and reinventing the future of healthcare.

Matching Summary

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BD is seeking an Automation Control Technician to support and optimize automated manufacturing systems, focusing on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, as well as PLC programming. The ideal candidate should have a background in Mechatronics or related technical fields, with experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on electrical and pneumatic system maintenance
  • Foundational PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance execution and documentation
  • Schematic analysis and Ohm's Law application
  • Vision system support and calibration

Nice-to-have

  • Process improvement collaboration with engineering
  • Strong written communication for reporting
  • Experience with hydraulic systems in molding
  • Cross-functional team leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years experience
  • Associate degree in Mechatronics or related field preferred
  • Proficiency in PLCs, hydraulics, and electrical systems

Work Rights

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