Industrial Electrician - Automation & Controls

Danaher•Town of Islip, NY

1d•$79,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician - Automation & Controls Support provides electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The role supports daily production operations by responding to electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, supporting capital projects, and assisting with equipment startups and qualifications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Automation & Controls team to develop a strong understanding of site equipment and control systems before transitioning into the Maintenance organization as the site's dedicated electrical resource. The position is part of the Advanced Engineering Team, is based in Hauppauge, New York, and is performed on-site. It reports to the Global Sr. Manager, Controls & Automation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience performing electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Hands-on experience with motors, motor controls, VFDs, electrical panels, and industrial power distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control panel layouts, and technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting mindset and commitment to safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and customer-focused support.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Trade School certification or Journeyman Electrician certification.
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and supporting automation systems, preferably Allen-Bradley platforms.
Experience with VFDs, HMIs, sensors, industrial networking, and control panel wiring.
Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated production environments.
Experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and capital project execution.
Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance programs, and electrical safety standards including OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

Provide Tier 1 electrical support for manufacturing and facility equipment, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical failures to minimize downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance on production equipment, power distribution systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Support installation, modification, startup, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing equipment and capital projects while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
Partner with the Automation & Controls team to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, support controls-related improvements, and develop technical knowledge of site automation and electrical systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and equipment performance.