Skilled Technician - Level II

The Skilled Technician - Level II performs skilled technical activities that support manufacturing business needs. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical, automation, robotics, and industrial control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. The technician works with limited supervision while applying Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, quality procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, breakdown, and emergency maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and operational reliability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems, PLCs, control panels, industrial drives, motion systems, automation equipment, and electronic systems.
• Diagnose faults in relay logic, contactor circuits, electrical wiring, machine controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, machine drawings, operation manuals, and technical specifications.
• Repair and maintain production, assembly, and testing equipment in accordance with defined procedures and standards.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens S7-1500 PLC-based automation systems using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Perform PLC programming, modifications, upgrades, and system improvements to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Support operation and troubleshooting of industrial robots including ABB, Yaskawa, FANUC Robots, FANUC Cobots, and Universal Robots Cobots.
• Work with industrial motion and drive systems such as Siemens and Festo technologies.
• Maintain machine communication and connectivity using industrial protocols including PROFINET, OPC UA, and TCP/IP.
• Support integration of manufacturing systems, process data, CMES, and machine vision inspection systems.

• Maintain and troubleshoot assembly and testing tools such as Atlas Copco nut runners and Tohnichi torque tools.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and calibration checks to ensure proper equipment functionality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning activities.
• Support spare parts planning and inventory management for automation, robotics, and electrical components.

• Analyze equipment breakdowns and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and support process optimization and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Provide feedback and recommendations into Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems.
• Participate actively in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement activities.
• Support process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.

• Stop work and immediately report unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents, or near misses.
• Follow Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Conduct Job Safety Assessments (JSA) and apply safe work practices in all activities.
• Perform work according to quality standards, process documentation, and workmanship expectations.
• Perform quality inspections and escalate issues to minimize quality, safety, and cost risks.
• Recognize environmental impacts of work activities and support sustainability initiatives.

• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal support teams for issue resolution and project execution.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and Maintenance teams to support operational goals.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior technicians and team members when required.
• Complete required technical, safety, and professional development training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education certificate, technical diploma, or equivalent experience as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Additional technical certifications in Electrical, Automation, PLC Programming, Robotics, or Industrial Maintenance are preferred.
• Licensing or authorization may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Nimble Learning
• Health and Safety Fundamentals
• Controls Safety
• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Values Differences

Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

• Electrical system troubleshooting and industrial fault diagnosis.
• PLC programming, automation system maintenance, and industrial controls expertise.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems.
• Knowledge of robotics systems including ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots.
• Industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, OPC UA, and TCP/IP.
• Factory automation, vision systems, motion control systems, and machine integration.
• Preventive, predictive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Behavioral & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during critical equipment breakdowns.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proactive mindset focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and adapt to changing operational requirements.
• Strong learning agility and willingness to adopt new technologies.

Education, Licenses & Certifications

• High school diploma, technical certification, or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Technical certifications in PLCs, Robotics, Electrical Systems, Industrial Automation, or Maintenance are advantageous.
• Compliance with export control or sanctions regulations may be required for this position.

Experience

• Requires relevant work experience or intermediate-to-advanced technical knowledge obtained through education, specialized training, or hands-on industrial experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, robotics, or electrical systems environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and automation systems is an added advantage.