Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician
About The Position
The Automation group supports the manufacturing of Medium and Low Voltage Cable by maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuously improving plant automation and electrical control systems. This is a hands-on role working directly with production equipment on the manufacturing floor. The technician will troubleshoot live machinery, diagnose electrical and controls issues, interact with production and maintenance teams, and support automation systems in an active industrial environment. It is not primarily a desk-based programming position; success requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, sound safety practices, and the ability to work directly with plant equipment and control systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science, or an Associate/Technical degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or Electrical Technology, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience supporting industrial automation, PLC-based controls, and electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot live electrical circuits, industrial control systems, and production equipment in an active manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Modicon, Siemens, or comparable systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial troubleshooting methods.
- Compliance with applicable safety procedures and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 HSE guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Background supporting energized industrial equipment and machinery, including troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V; 240V minimum.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and modify PLC and HMI programs supporting manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Provide automation and controls support for production operations, including rotating off-hours support.
- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues on the plant floor using diagnostic tools, meters, and control software.
- Inspect, install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical systems, instrumentation, automation equipment, and control devices.
- Diagnose and resolve failures on live industrial equipment and electrical control systems to support safe and reliable operations.
- Support commissioning, startup, testing, and optimization of new manufacturing equipment.
- Partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and provide technical guidance and mentoring.
- Drive improvements in electrical safety, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain program backups and critical support files in accordance with plant standards.
- Comply with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company HSE requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
