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About the role
Job Title:
Systems Engineering Technician III
Job Description:
The Role
The Automation & Control (A&C) Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of A&C manufacturing systems at the Kaohsiung KSP-S site. Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring stable, reliable, and efficient operation of A&C systems on the production floor.
This position focuses on hands-on execution, system support, and first-line troubleshooting . By working closely with the members in A&C team , the A&C Technician helps maintain system uptime, improve system performance, and ensure accurate documentation across manufacturing systems.
In this role you will
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A&C System Support & Maintenance:
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Perform daily operation , troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing A&C systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
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Support system backup, upgrade and minimize downtime through timely issue resolution.
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Assist in preventive maintenance activities and health checks.
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Maintain accurate records of system changes, troubleshooting logs, and maintenance activities.
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Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
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Take first-line diagnosis and resolve the issues on A&C systems .
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Work with engineers to analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.
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Escalate complex issues when required and support follow-up actions.
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Implementation Support:
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Assist engineers in deploying new A&C assets , function upgrades, and modifications.
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Support system testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
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Execute change requests following established procedures.
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Verify data accuracy and report inconsistencies.
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Continuous Improvement:
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Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, and usability.
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Provide feedback from production floor experience to enhance system performance.
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Safety & Compliance:
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Follow all safety procedures and company policies during work execution.
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Ensure operations comply with standardized operation procedure (SOP) and regulatory requirements.
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Less than 10% of travel may be required.
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Traits we believe make a strong candidate: Diploma or Associate/bachelor’s degree in Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
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2–5 years of experience in manufacturing automation or equipment maintenance
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Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition experience is a plus)
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Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus)
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Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and control systems
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Basic skills for understanding technical documents in English
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