Systems Engineering Technician III

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:

A&C System Support & Maintenance:

Perform daily operation , troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing A&C systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI).

Support system backup, upgrade and minimize downtime through timely issue resolution.

Assist in preventive maintenance activities and health checks.

Maintain accurate records of system changes, troubleshooting logs, and maintenance activities.

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:

Take first-line diagnosis and resolve the issues on A&C systems .

Work with engineers to analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.

Escalate complex issues when required and support follow-up actions.

Implementation Support:

Assist engineers in deploying new A&C assets , function upgrades, and modifications.

Support system testing, validation, and commissioning activities.

Execute change requests following established procedures.

Verify data accuracy and report inconsistencies.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, and usability.

Provide feedback from production floor experience to enhance system performance.

Safety & Compliance:

Follow all safety procedures and company policies during work execution.

Ensure operations comply with standardized operation procedure (SOP) and regulatory requirements.

Less than 10% of travel may be required.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

Diploma or Associate/bachelor’s degree in Automation & Control, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

2–5 years of experience in manufacturing automation or equipment maintenance

Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition experience is a plus)

Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus)

Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and control systems

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Basic skills for understanding technical documents in English