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Controls Tech III - 3rd Shift

Cummins · York, SC

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Industry
Industrial
Posted
14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Cummins (industrial) in York, SC. Develop & Optimize Machine Programs: Create and modify machine programs that improve equipment utilization, process performance, and overall manufacturing operations.

Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live controls postings in South Carolina.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 77%
  • ✓ Union environment 54%
  • ✓ Automation 54%
  • ✓ Root cause 46%
  • ✓ Team leadership 46%
  • Robotics 23%

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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 3rd Shift position.
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We are looking for a talented Controls Tech III – 3rd Shift to join our Manufacturing team for our business in York, SC .

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