Controls Engineering Technician

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Controls Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Operational Excellence: Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to perform skilled activities that keep manufacturing processes running efficiently and reliably.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Proactively identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and promote a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility across the team.
• Drive Quality Standards: Maintain high workmanship standards, perform precise inspections, and provide feedback to improve preventive maintenance and reduce quality risks.
• Lead and Mentor Others: Act as a formal resource, guiding and coordinating team members to build capability and foster collaboration.
• Adapt to Change Quickly: Respond effectively to evolving manufacturing needs, ensuring minimal disruption and continuous improvement in processes.
• Optimize Equipment Performance: Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities while supporting equipment failure analysis to maximize uptime.
• Improve Processes and Solve Problems: Work with peers to identify constraints, implement solutions, and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives for better safety, quality, and material flow.
• Promote Environmental Responsibility: Recognize the environmental impact of your work and take actions to minimize negative effects while complying with all regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Collaboration Skills: Build partnerships and work effectively with others to achieve shared objectives and maintain smooth operations.
• Ability to Manage Complexity: Analyze and make sense of large amounts of information, including conflicting data, to solve problems efficiently.
• Commitment to Health & Safety: Model proactive safety behaviors, identify hazards, and take action to create an injury-free, interdependent workplace.
• Knowledge of Safety Controls: Understand and apply safe practices for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce risks and maintain a safe machine environment.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, implementing changes that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineering Technician at CTP plays a critical role in supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation and control systems across manufacturing operations, works closely with Controls Engineers, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement. This role requires a strong technical foundation, ownership mindset, and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation System Design & Integration

• Support Controls Engineers in delivering control engineering solutions for line expansions, upfits, and VPI projects.
• Assist in standardizing controls technology and programming approaches to reduce spare part complexity and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
• Contribute to PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and commissioning activities.

Troubleshooting & Downtime Reduction

• Respond to unplanned downtime with urgency, using structured diagnostic tools and guides.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve cycle times, reduce waste, and enhance equipment availability.
• Document fault conditions and resolutions to build a site-specific knowledge base.
• Provide end-of-shift reports detailing downtime incidents and resolutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure controls systems comply with ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA R15.06, NFPA79, and site-specific safety standards.
• Adhere to LOTO, Arc Flash, and other safety protocols.
• Integrate safety into controls architecture and participate in audits and inspections.

Documentation & Support

• Maintain accurate and accessible documentation for all systems, including electrical schematics, PLC code, and troubleshooting guides.
• Create new documentation for emerging issues to support future resolution and training.

Training & Development

• Support cross-functional technical training for ME and Maintenance teams.
• Drive personal learning to close skill gaps and contribute to the creation of onboarding and skills matrices.
• Mentor junior technicians when required and assist in succession planning efforts.

Change Management & Project Discipline

• Log all system changes and updates with traceability.
• Ensure electrical drawings are updated and accessible in control cabinets and shared locations.

Communication & Team Visibility

• Update live project trackers and participate in weekly reviews to delegate and support new actions.
• Communicate effectively with peers, shift leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and minimize downtime.

Time Management & Scheduling

• Use shared vacation trackers to ensure adequate coverage.
• Adhere to scheduled shift times, provide weekend support when required.
• Utilize inactive periods for learning, documentation, and guide creation.

Ownership & Accountability

• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure completion with positive intent.
• Escalate downtime incidents promptly and follow defined escalation paths.
• Demonstrate urgency and leadership in resolving issues and driving improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience within CTP technical function.
• Strong foundation in PLC/HMI systems (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens, etc.).
• Familiarity with vision systems, robotics, and industrial networking.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated ownership, drive, and willingness to learn independently.
• Safety certifications (LOTO, Arc Flash, etc.) and compliance awareness.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2423070

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Summerville, SC

Job ID: Cummins-R-74ED2223374C4EE49D9C4EA57F861265

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-13T19:15:10