Electrical Technician

Electrical Controls Technician Position Summary The Electrical Controls Technician serves as a technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving critical manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role provides advanced electrical and controls support for a wide range of equipment, from manual machinery to highly automated production systems. Working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and external vendors, the technician plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, product quality, and overall plant performance.

This position may require overtime and on-call support based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems throughout the facility.

Analyze and modify PLC programs, read and interpret electrical schematics, and assist with controls system improvements.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Support maintenance teams, operators, and engineers in resolving complex equipment issues and implementing corrective actions.

Design, analyze, and develop technical solutions in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Ensure manufacturing equipment operates according to design specifications and production requirements.

Install, test, commission, and optimize new equipment, automation systems, and capital projects.

Coordinate repairs of electronic and control system components, including managing vendor relationships and spare parts inventory.

Work with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and service providers to identify solutions and restore equipment performance.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance safety, reliability, productivity, and quality.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and system updates.

Continuously develop technical knowledge through training, certifications, and hands-on learning.

Required Skills & Experience Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical, controls, and automation systems.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Experience working with PLC hardware and software, including troubleshooting and basic programming modifications.

Knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and control circuits.

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of industrial electrical, controls, maintenance, or apprenticeship experience.

Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial production equipment.

Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related technical field.
2+ years of industrial electrical or controls experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).

Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and automated production systems.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens)
Conveyor Systems (Swisslog, Dematic)
Servo Motors
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