Electrical Controls Technician

Job Description

Electrical Controls Technicians design, troubleshoot, and program PLC electrical controls for current and new industrial automation equipment. The candidate must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver. Projects generally vary from one to the next, so our technicians and engineers must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.

My client provides sales, service, and support throughout the USA and numerous countries worldwide. They are continually growing domestically and internationally and are searching for a qualified candidate to fill their Electrical Controls Technician/Engineer position.

Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance are offered on the first day of employment; company-paid short-term disability insurance; 401(k) enrollment after 90 days with up to 4% employer matching; PTO; and paid holidays. Relocation is not available.

• Create and maintain electrical drawings for new and current models
• Layout of electrical control cabinets
• Work with the engineering department to keep systems current with technology and electrical standards
• Write PLC programs for industrial equipment
• Assist production with proper techniques for electrical control panel wiring and PLC programming
• Assist with design and development of electrical software programs for new and upgrades of current products
• Work with customers, service team, and engineering team on solving technical problems and training
• Some customer support travel required (10%); daily on-site

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering – BS or equivalent experience preferred
• Five (5) years of experience with industrial controls and system integrations with a strong focus on PLC software programming
• OEM Circuit design
• PLC programming software, Allen Bradley preferred, Siemens a plus
• Feedback control systems, particularly sampled data acquisition systems
• Servo design/development and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems, including multi-axis coordinated axis applications, is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with an ERP System, SAP a plus
• Good understanding of domestic & international electrical codes (NEC, NFPA
  79, IEC
  60204-1)
• Authorized to work in the US and able to pass a background check
• Must be able to: sit and/or stand/walk for extended periods of time; navigate stairs and congested work spaces several times daily; bend, kneel, & reach overhead