Manufacturing Electronics Technician; 1st Shift

1st Shift Electrical Technician

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.

With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

The 1st Shift Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting production lines and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. This role serves as the primary technical support during 1st shift operations, quickly diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions to keep manufacturing lines running safely and efficiently.

This position is scheduled for the 1st shift, Monday through Friday

This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

• Non-Exempt

Install, maintain, and support instruments and control systems used in industrial manufacturing processes

Work with sensors, control valves, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and related automation equipment

• Provide real-time troubleshooting and repair of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems on production equipment
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, sensor, motion control, and electrical issues
• Respond to equipment work requests with urgency to ensure maximum uptime and overall equipment effectiveness
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Support rework efforts by diagnosing nonconforming product and implementing corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield

• Support manufacturing lines to minimize downtime and maintain production targets
• Assist in preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, throughput, and yield
• Assist in commissioning new equipment and validating process changes

• Document troubleshooting steps, repairs, and improvements in maintenance management systems
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable electrical codes

• Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance, quality, and other stakeholders to optimize control strategies and equipment performance

• Communicate effectively to coordinate maintenance activities, share knowledge, and address operational challenges

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment

Associate's degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field

Microsoft Office Suite Experience, including experience logging and communicating data through Excel spreadsheets

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during 2nd shifts

Ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced environment

Sense of urgency and ownership

Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments

Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)

Experience with CMMS software such as Mpulse or EPAC

Familiarity of Banner product

Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

The physical demands described here…