Electrical Technician

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3685 Instrument MFG NOC Factory Full Time Aurora, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32.77 To $39.46 Hourly

We are looking for a reliable and technically skilled Electrical Technician
to join our service and support team. In this role, you will serve as our primary on-site technical expert, responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing complex electrical systems on our manufacturing equipment. You will spend most of your time diagnosing hardware issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring systems operate safely and at peak efficiency, as well as programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and PLC programs.

• System Commissioning: Set up, wire, and program electrical control panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and CNC Machine Tools.
• On-Site Diagnostics: Use specialized diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes) alongside software debuggers to systematically isolate hardware malfunctions or software bugs under tight timelines.
• Network Troubleshooting: Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ether Net/IP, and PROFINET to ensure seamless machine-to-machine communication.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine physical inspections and perform general maintenance on existing manufacturing equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols, NFPA 70E arc flash safety standards, and local electrical codes.
• Reporting & Redlining: Document all hardware changes and update software backup files. Redline existing physical schematics to reflect field modifications accurately.
• PLC Programming & Modification: Write, upload, modify, and optimize PLC ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagrams directly in the field using software like Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or Omron.

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles including schematic reading, wiring diagrams, and blueprint interpretation.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters (ohmmeters), oscilloscopes, and other electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis on electrical failures to identify underlying issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of NEC standards and electrical codes relevant to industrial environments.
• Skilled in programming PLCs and scripting languages like Python for automation tasks.
• Mechanical knowledge related to electro-mechanical components for integrated troubleshooting efforts.
• Experience with maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), equipment troubleshooting, schematic creation, and electrical blueprint reading.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment testing, debugging electronic systems, circuit testing, and electronic system troubleshooting.
• Competence in using hand tools for electrical wiring and assembly tasks in manufacturing settings.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Primarily day shift, however due to maintenance schedule may need to work extended hours, weekend, or overtime when necessary to minimize machine down time.
• Expected work hours:
  Minimum 40 hours per week.