Electrical-Controls Technician

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Full Time Maintenance Cincinnati, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition

The Electrical Control Technician supports the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems and devices. Provides setup, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes. Assists with testing of systems, devices, and instruments. Documents testing procedures, and measures and records performance results following established methods. Maintains the inventory of supplies and tools used for testing and maintenance.

Responsibility for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems and Allen‑Bradley–based control systems. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of production equipment, power distribution, and automation systems.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, and control panels.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on 24
  
  VDC, 120
  
  VAC, and 480
  
  VAC systems.
• Diagnose and repair motors, starters, contractors, relays, sensors, and safety devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), OSHA, and facility safety standards.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety checks.

• Troubleshoot and maintain Allen‑Bradley PLC systems (Control Logix, Compact Logix, Micro Logix)
• Modify and support PLC programs using Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 or RSLogix 500
• Troubleshoot and maintain HMIs (Factory Talk View ME, EZTouch, Pro-Face)
• Diagnose and repair VFDs, servos, encoders, and motion control systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Ether Net/IP and Device Net)
• Support startup, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and automation upgrades.
• Assist in root‑cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
• Assist engineering and maintenance teams with root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation for electrical and control system changes.
• Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Controls or Automation Technology.

3+ years of experience in industrial electrical automation. Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC hardware and software. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Ability to read and understand electrical and controls documentation. Proficient with electrical test equipment and laptop‑based diagnostics.

Experience with safety PLCs (Guard Logix) and functional safety standards. Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar). Motion control and servo system experience. Experience in high‑speed manufacturing, food & beverage, or packaging industries. Familiarity with panel building, field wiring, and startup activities.

Electronic Equipment Installation, Engineering Support, Performance Analysis, Technical Troubleshooting, Testing Result Reporting, Control Systems, Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments, Test Documentation, Equipment Repairs, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Software, Strong Communication and Problem‑Solving Skills, Detail Oriented, Initiative, Proactive, Adaptability, Integrity, and Operational Excellence.

Industrial manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights.

Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, or call‑in.