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# Bilingual Automation Support Engineer - English/ Mandarin & Training Provided!

- **Company:** Absolute Group
- **Location:** Moncks Corner, SC, United States
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Design of User Interfaces, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ladder Logic, Visual Systems, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1cc9f15d6e33c8d5

## About the Role

* Minimum of an associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, controls engineering, or related technical discipline.
 * Must be bilingual - English/Mandarin
 * Minimum of 1 year of professional industry experience or equivalent combination of internships/co-ops with demonstrable automation or controls exposure.
 * Foundational experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley or equivalent). Ability to modify, and troubleshoot basic ladder logic or function block programs.
 * Familiarity with CAD software for reading and editing electrical schematics
 * Introductory experience with HMI/SCADA development; understanding of tag-based programming and basic operator interface design.
 * Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, ABB, or similar) and/or machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) with strong interest in developing programming skills.
 * Awareness of industrial safety systems and PILZ safety controllers; classroom or project exposure preferred.
 * Ability to balance multiple projects and work in dynamic manufacturing or automation environments.
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a demonstrated eagerness to learn in a hands-on environment.
 * Effective communicator, able to document work clearly and collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and customers.
 * Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support (50-75% travel, including international).

Competencies

 * Resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.
 * Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
 * Ability to manage competing priorities.
 * Customer service as a primary focus.
 * Proactive team player with demonstrated initiative.
 * Takes ownership of individual and team success.
 * Flexibility, optimism, and openness to change.
 * Self-motivated/self-directed.
 * Strong planning skills with ability to handle multiple projects through to completion., * CAD software: 1 year (Preferred)
 * PLC programming: 1 year (Preferred)
 * automation or controls exposure: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

 * Mandarin (Required)

License/Certification:

 * driver's license (Required)

## Description

* Involved in custom automation engineering customer status meetings from the conception of the project to installation.
 * Support development. Assembly, and testing Hilectro robots in South Carolina facility.
 * Support custom higher level cartesian robot projects through installation, support, and service.
 * Installation support and service of our key account Haitian Smart Solution projects.
 * Support and startup of all automation solutions. This includes: Learning and supporting all our robot lines (Fanuc, Well-lih, Hilectro), Custom conveyor systems, Vision Systems, Laser Marking, Various auxilary automation equipment
 * Provide basic mechanical design of automation components and prototype designs.
 * Provide onsite customer installation, commissioning, and training of automation systems.
 * Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and robot program issues.
 * Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and support.
 * Perform other duties or functions as specified by management.
 * This position is based in our South Carolina facility.
 * Training and onboarding for 4-6 months in the Worcester, MA facility.