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Autonomous Equipment Engineer

Samsung Austin Semiconductor · 284 Mawsons Way Newberry, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in 284 Mawsons Way Newberry, SC. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair AGVs in a live production environment, including electrical, mechanical, wiring, sensor, and control-system issues.

They ask for
1+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Automation, AutoCAD

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How this role compares

Against 22 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$125k, from 6 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 57%
  • Tooling 48%
  • New product launch 43%
  • ✓ Root cause 43%
  • EHS / safety 35%
  • Six Sigma 26%

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It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 35 lbs

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This plant: Samsung Austin Semiconductor in 284 Mawsons Way Newberry

3 other open roles at this site.

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Position Summary

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

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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.

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

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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  • ✓Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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