Electrical & Automation Specialist

Client Overview: Our client is a global industrial manufacturer with operations in North America. The company is committed to technical excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. To support a highly automated U.S. production facility, they are seeking multiple Electrical & Automation Specialists to strengthen technical support within the plant.

Mission: The Electrical & Automation Specialist supports and optimizes automation-driven production systems to ensure maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and uptime.

This role partners closely with Maintenance and Production teams to troubleshoot complex electrical and PLC-based systems, strengthen automation capabilities within the facility, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on support for PLC-driven production systems and automated equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, robotics, sensors, drives, and packaging automation
• Ensure rapid resolution of automation-related downtime in a 24/7 production environment

- Equipment Reliability & Uptime

• Support maintenance teams in improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Optimize automation systems to improve reliability and reduce operational losses
• Assist in diagnosing recurring equipment failures and implementing corrective actions

- Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to strengthen automation knowledge within the team
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance strategies related to automation systems

- New Installations & System Integration

• Assist with startup and integration of new automated production lines
• Support commissioning and validation of automation equipment
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical standards and system performance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering) with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience OR Journeyman Electrical Certification with 15 years of industrial electrical and automation experience
• Extensive experience as a senior-level troubleshooter in manufacturing electrical systems
• In-depth knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical installations
• Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols
• Experience managing OT networks and automation infrastructure
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Understanding of industrial IT systems and automation cybersecurity
• Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and regulatory standards preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, food safety (GMP), and regulatory compliance

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.

Department Operations & Manufacturing Locations Springfield

Employment type

Full-time