Manufacturing Electronics Technician (1st Shift)

Banner Engineering Career•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Shift Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting production lines and equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. This role serves as the primary technical support during 1st shift operations, quickly diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions to keep manufacturing lines running safely and efficiently. This position is scheduled for the 1st shift, Monday through Friday. According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
Associate’s degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
Microsoft Office Suite Experience, including experience logging and communicating data through Excel spreadsheets
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during 2nd shifts
Ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced environment
Sense of urgency and ownership

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
Experience with CMMS software such as Mpulse or EPAC
Familiarity of Banner product
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and support instruments and control systems used in industrial manufacturing processes
Work with sensors, control valves, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and related automation equipment
Provide real-time troubleshooting and repair of electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems on production equipment
Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, sensor, motion control, and electrical issues
Respond to equipment work requests with urgency to ensure maximum uptime and overall equipment effectiveness
Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Support rework efforts by diagnosing nonconforming product and implementing corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield
Support manufacturing lines to minimize downtime and maintain production targets
Assist in preventive and predictive maintenance activities
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, throughput, and yield
Assist in commissioning new equipment and validating process changes
Document troubleshooting steps, repairs, and improvements in maintenance management systems
Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable electrical codes
Collaborate with engineers, operators, maintenance, quality, and other stakeholders to optimize control strategies and equipment performance
Communicate effectively to coordinate maintenance activities, share knowledge, and address operational challenges