CNC Controls Technician at KCM Technical

Controls Technician (CNC)

The ideal candidate would live in or be looking to relocate to the areas indicated. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Prior experience installing and/or diagnosing and repairing machines is required.

This project will be on site at end client ZF in Gray Court, SC. Training in Mindelheim, Germany for approximately 10 months (Anticipate 6 weeks in Germany, 1 week home)

This position is responsible for the commissioning of e-mobility machine tool equipment. This will include troubleshooting the electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, making program and wiring changes, and often requires mechanical troubleshooting and making minor adjustment/repairs with an emphasis on electrical startup and program changes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Commissioning of our assembly systems for electric drives and battery modules at the customer's premises
• Programming and configuration of control systems, HMIs, bus systems and interfaces to state-of-the-art subsystems
• Adaptation and extension of control logic, control algorithms and user interfaces
• Execution of tests of individual machine functions as well as associated optimizations and troubleshooting
• Analysis and elimination of malfunctions and continuous improvement of system performance
• Preparation of technical documentation and reports
• Regularly communicate with customers, project teams and other specialist departments
• Other duties as required

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma minimum; Associates Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, or similar program
• PLC or CNC programming experience (Siemens preferred)
• General PC and Networking skills
• 2 years' relevant experience preferred

General Requirements:

• Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team (international environment)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

About the Client Company:

European manufacturer of high-quality production systems and universal machining centers. Product line includes machining centers, flexible manufacturing systems, transfer machines, ancillary assembly machines, leak test machines, gantries and automation, and complete assembly lines for engine and transmission assembly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required)