Senior Electronic Technician

The Clemens Food Group•Hatfield, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Clemens Food Group is hiring a Senior Electronic Technician to maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing electrical systems, automation, and production equipment at its Hatfield, Pennsylvania location. The role involves diagnosing failures, restoring reliable operation, improving equipment reliability, maintaining safe electrical systems, supporting production teams, and keeping technical documentation current. The technician will work across motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, instrumentation, and control systems. The position calls for independent, systematic troubleshooting and sound judgment, alongside collaboration with production teams and fellow technicians. The work takes place in an active manufacturing environment and offers varied technical challenges across electrical diagnostics and industrial automation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or equivalent training.
Experience troubleshooting DC, single-phase, and three-phase electrical systems.
Knowledge of motors, VFDs, servo drives, and electrical protection components.
Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
Understanding of industrial control circuits, instrumentation, and safety systems.
Ability to use multimeters, insulation testers (meggers), oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
Familiarity with industrial Ethernet communications and network troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and maintain accurate documentation.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industrial safety standards.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Paint, and SAP.
Systematic problem-solving, ownership, safety awareness, curiosity, collaboration, adaptability, and attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain DC, single-phase, and three-phase motors.
Work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, and electrical components.
Size and install breakers, fuses, transformers, and wiring according to specifications.
Perform insulation resistance, phase-to-phase, and other electrical diagnostic testing.
Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs and HMIs.
Diagnose control circuits, safety modules, and protective devices.
Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation, including 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, and PNP/NPN signals.
Support industrial networking and troubleshoot Ethernet communications.
Investigate equipment failures and identify appropriate repairs.
Work with production teams to minimize downtime and address technical challenges.
Interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
Document wiring changes, update schematics, and maintain accurate technical records.
Follow safe electrical practices and ensure electrical systems, safety circuits, and protective devices operate correctly.