Electrical Controls Specialist

Schneider Electric•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Electrical Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence. Schneider Electric aspires to be the inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to our stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field
Open to working 2nd shift and weekends
Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
Strong PLC programming skills
Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
Motion Control Experience
Robot programming Experience
Machine Vision Experience
Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Responsibilities

Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution
Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
Access to technical training, certifications, and professional development opportunities
Work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and innovation
Build a rewarding career with clear growth potential in engineering and operations
medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days of paid time off per year
competitive pay
base salary
incentives
company share ownership
401(k) with match
performance discussions
global opportunities
the Schneider Career Hub
learning platforms like Coursera
collaboration
recognition
sharing your voice
an inclusive workplace
volunteer leave
programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
youth education initiatives
military leave benefits