Senior Electrical Technician
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer
Senior Electrical And Instrumentation Technician
Position Location:
Browns Summit, North Carolina - Greensboro Browns Summit Plant
Job Summary:
The Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is responsible for enabling production throughput, reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting issues, eliminating defects, and building technical mastery. They are a subject-matter expert in a specific technology, and they are capable of covering multiple areas during their shift. As the skills increase, they are capable supporting improvements and capital projects with the goal of delivering the best product, at the lowest cost, with the highest quality, and in a safe environment.
In general, this role will be focused on electrical technical mastery in order to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems.
As a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed packing, making, and facilities power & controls equipment.
- Collaborate with Operating and Project Teams to eliminate losses and improve electrical systems.
- Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
- Troubleshooting, monitoring, & programming PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Troubleshooting and monitoring variable frequency drives, servo control systems, robotics
- Troubleshooting and repairing machine and process control equipment
- Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights of the controls and identify issues proactively
- Building technical skills in others
Apply electrical technical skills to support business.
- Acquire Low Voltage Qualification (up to 1,000V).
- Utilize tools to eliminate defects and improve systems (UPS, Y-Y, failure analysis, etc.).
- Be knowledgeable on the electrical systems on equipment in order to effectively troubleshoot issues and lead improvement projects.
- Be involved in all planned maintenance downtime events.
- Capable of advanced programming, set-up and configuration of electrical components (VFD's, PLC's, Servos, Flow Meters, Pressure Meters, communications, etc.).
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting (hardware and software) in support of Operating Teams
- Proactively monitor and maintain electrical field devices and power systems (execute PM's, CIL's, replace in-kind, calibrations, etc.).
- Execute electrical Maintenance Planning task.
- Demonstrate computer aptitude- acquire basic programming, set-up, and configuration of electrical components (VFD's, servos, PLC's, scales, communications, etc.)
- Interface with vendors, suppliers, or on-site construction teams.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma/GED & 2-year technical degree/certification in Industrial Electrical or related field
- 7+ years of related experience
- Be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field
- Applied electrical and controls skills in an industrial environment
- Knowledge and practical application with some of the following technology areas: PLC's, HMI's, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives (Power Flex, etc.), servo drives, robotics, power distribution (
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