Electronic Technician

Overview

Participate in the designs and development of all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery. Provide support for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware.

• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner that optimizes operational performance and safety.
• Manage small assigned projects including cost estimation, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve plant and organizational objectives.
• Support outsourced repairs of critical electronic components.
• Adhere to all corporate and plant practices and policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Partner with Electrical Engineer and Controls Engineer in the development, writing, and debugging control logic for machine control, making design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
• Utilize programming devices to analyze PLC programs for failures or improvements. Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and comprehensible.
• Support electricians in troubleshooting, repair, and programming AC/DC drive systems, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Troubleshoot issues using current technology, including electrical test equipment and computer diagnosis equipment.
• Maintain existing documentation and ensure information is accessible to other team members.
• Participate with Operations to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, and identify future opportunities for ongoing improvement of the Sedalia operation.
• Liaise with Engineering and Maintenance Team.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Manager and the Coordinator.

• Advanced computer skills, including PLC programming and CAD. (Experience with Wonderware is a plus).
• Understanding of communication types: DH+, Serial (RS232, RS485), Control Net, Device Net, Ether Net.
• Ability to understand routing, gateways, and VLANs.

• Electrical/Electronics Technician.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PLC, Drives, Programming in Industrial Maintenance (wire & cable experience highly desirable).

Will work in both factory and office conditions.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.