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