Manufacturing Electronics Technician (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The Weekend 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 weekend operations, quickly diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions to keep manufacturing lines running safely and efficiently. This position is scheduled for the 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday from 3pm - 1:30 am . Occasional first-shift hours will be required for training. This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
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 weekend 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
Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Student Loan 401(k) match program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
- Flexible work hours
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
