Autonomous Equipment Engineer

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Newberry, SC, USA
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Computer Vision • Hardware • Mobile • Software • Semiconductor
The Role
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and optimizes automated guided vehicles in a live manufacturing environment. Performs electrical and CAN bus diagnostics, manages routing layouts and guide paths, supports commissioning and automation upgrades, develops reliability improvements, creates technical documentation, and trains technicians and operators. Collaborates with engineering, logistics, production, and leadership to resolve equipment failures and improve AGV uptime.
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Position Summary

This position requires maintenance of all Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), ensuring efficient and effective operation.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in a live production environment, including electrical, mechanical, wiring, sensor, and control-system issues.


2. Perform advanced electrical and CAN bus diagnostics, using schematics, diagnostic tools, system logs, and structured root-cause analysis to resolve equipment failures.


3. Maintain and optimize AGV systems and production-floor routing, including AutoCAD layouts, guide paths, RFID locations, and material-flow routes.


4. Support AGV commissioning, system upgrades, and automation projects, verifying equipment operation and coordinating implementation with engineering and production teams.


5. Develop and implement technical solutions and process improvements that improve AGV reliability, uptime, troubleshooting efficiency, and overall equipment performance.


6. Create and maintain technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides, standardized procedures, drawings, and SOPs for AGV maintenance and operation.


7. Train and support technicians and operators on AGV troubleshooting, fault recovery, electrical diagnostics, safe operation, and maintenance best practices.


8. Collaborate with technicians, engineering, logistics, production, and leadership to resolve production issues, prioritize repairs, and successfully execute automation projects.


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Skills and Qualifications

• 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

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • At least 1 year of manufacturing experience
  • Ability to evaluate problems and generate solutions
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor
  • Programming knowledge
  • PLC knowledge
  • Arduino knowledge
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds

Samsung Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Samsung Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Samsung Electronics.

  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks is offered in U.S. entities, alongside family‑building support, caregiver resources, and adoption assistance. Semiconductor sites note fully paid parental leave for eligible employees and targeted programs for pregnancy and infant care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO equivalent to about 20 days per year for full‑time U.S. employees, increasing with tenure, is paired with company holidays. Some entities also promote flexible time initiatives and paid volunteer time.
  • Retirement Support — Semiconductor units publicly detail a 401(k) match with immediate vesting, and other U.S. entities highlight strong retirement support. Additional financial programs such as student‑loan repayment and charitable‑gift matching bolster long‑term savings.

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