Equipment Maintenance Technician III

This position provides comprehensive maintenance support to Proterra’s Maintenance Supervisor and other site leadership team members, offering technical solutions to client groups at the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of production and automation equipment
• Diagnose and resolve emergency and unscheduled equipment failures with urgency and accuracy, minimizing production impact
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues leveraging mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skillsets
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform required maintenance
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of PLC logic and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot equipment independently and support others in troubleshooting activities
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems, servo drives, vision systems, HMI components, control network components, and motor controls
• Accurately document all maintenance activities including work performed, parts used, root cause findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS or applicable system
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with engineering, operations, and automation teams to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and PM optimization initiatives — contributing ideas and driving solutions that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Support the development and refinement of standard work and preventative maintenance procedures based on field experience and equipment data
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

About the Team

As strategic partners, the Maintenance team strives to ensure that values, culture, and engagement allow us to do great things for the company. The team works collaboratively to build strong relationships with clients, partners, and team members, treating each other with respect and aiming to have fun while delivering high-level service and support.

This role will be part of the Maintenance team supporting Proterra’s Manufacturing operations, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborating with team members at the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust/credibility, and act with complete integrity
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English, written and verbal, communication skills

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechatronics degree and/or 5 years of experience working with automation assembly lines (mechanically, electrically, or pneumatically)
• Demonstrated experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (Fanuc and Universal Robots preferred)
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms for work order management and documentation (MaintainX, Maximo, SAP, etc.)
• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 5S, RCA, or FMEA
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call as required by production needs
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no immigration sponsorship available for this role)

Physical Demands

• May work various shifts as needed; may be requested to travel to different locations
• Lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds; the heaviest module (83 pounds) requires 2-person lifting
• Able to walk, stand (100% of the time), crouch (5-10%), bench (0%), kneel (0%), lift (up to 100% of the day), carry (5-10%), and reach (constantly) as needed in large and tight spaces
• Good eye/hand coordination and ability to identify color variations, depth perception, and close or distance visual items
• Manual dexterity with occasional repetitive finger motion

Environmental Demands

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with extreme heat and cold conditions
• Wear protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment
• Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.

Location: Greer, SC

Travel: 0 - 10%