Electronic Controls Technician

Job Description

Electronic Technician – Industrial Maintenance

Position Summary

The Electronic Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial electrical and electronic equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This position requires strong technical knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical circuits, PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, encoders, instrumentation, and automated manufacturing equipment.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, safety-focused problem solver who can identify the root cause of equipment failures, minimize unplanned downtime, and implement effective corrective actions. The Electronic Technician is expected to take ownership of assigned work, maintain accurate maintenance records, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work collaboratively with production, engineering, and maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability and overall plant performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Troubleshooting and Equipment Repair

• Diagnose and repair complex electrical, electronic, and control system problems on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, encoders, sensors, relays, motor controls, power supplies, and communication networks.
• Identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions whenever possible.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to minimize downtime.
• Perform electrical testing, circuit tracing, signal verification, and component-level troubleshooting using appropriate test equipment.
• Support the repair and replacement of motors, encoder assemblies, brakes, control components, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

2. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Identify early signs of component wear, electrical deterioration, control system faults, and potential equipment failures.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, component replacements, and reliability improvements to reduce recurring breakdowns.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to the required standard.
• Verify equipment operation and safety following repairs or maintenance activities.

3. CMMS Documentation and Accountability

• Create and maintain accurate work order records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Document equipment symptoms, troubleshooting steps, root causes, repairs completed, parts used, and follow-up recommendations.
• Write clear, detailed notes that allow another technician to understand the problem and successfully perform future repairs.
• Close work orders promptly and ensure all required maintenance documentation is complete.
• Review equipment history to identify recurring failures and opportunities for improvement.

4. Safety and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Verify equipment is in a safe condition before beginning work and before returning equipment to production.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), test instruments, and approved work procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, electrical hazards, damaged equipment, and potential safety risks.
• Never bypass safety devices or interlocks without proper authorization and approved procedures.

5. Continuous Improvement and Equipment Reliability

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce…