Electronics Engineering Technician - 1st shift

Automation/PLC/Calibration Technician

Job Summary:

This role supports production and facility operations through preventive maintenance, calibration, controls support, equipment repair, and system modifications involving analog and digital electronics, furnace controls, test equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, and related industrial systems. The technician will also support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain calibration documentation in our climate-controlled facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electronic, electrical, and integrated manufacturing systems and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, test, maintain, calibrate, fine-tune, and repair production equipment and associated control systems.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment records within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and Guage tracker software.
  • Support uptime initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.

• Calibration & Process Profiling
  • Perform and document calibrations in accordance with approved procedures and schedules while maintaining required records, logs, and reporting.
  • Review and recommend updates to calibration procedures in coordination with Maintenance and Quality teams, ensuring calibrations are completed within established timelines.
  • Perform temperature and performance profiling on furnaces, sinter tubes, magnetizing coils, and related process equipment.
• Equipment Repair & Technical Support
  • Repair and maintain electronic manufacturing equipment including furnaces, presses, magnetizers, ovens, Hall probes[LP1] , gauss/flux meters, adjusting machines, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, HMIs, air quality meters, and related hardware.
  • Ability to Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems to the component level using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters skills desired.
  • Coordinate with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and outside vendors to resolve technical issues and provide equipment troubleshooting support for production.
  • Identify spare parts and consumable needs and support inventory management activities.

• New Equipment & System Modifications
  • Support installation, startup, modification, relocation, and validation of manufacturing equipment and control systems.
  • Assist with electrical controls design, panel wiring, equipment layout, and program modifications for manufacturing systems.
  • Write and edit PLC/HMI program code as required to support equipment functionality and process improvements.
  • Ability to support fabrication activities, mechanical layouts, and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks desired.
  • Train operators and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, functionality, and safe work practices.

• Safety, Documentation & Team Support
  • Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA requirements related to equipment operation, troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
  • Communicate potential equipment, electrical, or operational hazards to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, and performance documentation.
  • Support housekeeping standards and maintain an organized work environment.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and training to maintenance and production personnel.
  • Support engineering and cross-functional improvement projects as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
     
• Perform additional duties as required to support operational and strategic objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• PLC experience in multiple platforms desired.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic components, controls, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to equipment issues as required.
• High level of precision and attention to detail when working with tight tolerances and sensitive equipment.
• Ability to work in overhead structures, beneath equipment, and in confined or restricted spaces during troubleshooting and repair activities
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Education:
  • High school diploma required
  • Technical, vocational, or trade school education in electronics, electrical technology, automation, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • Experience using diagnostic and precision measuring tools including oscilloscopes, multimeters, micrometers, and calipers.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment and PLC automated systems.
• Other requirements:
  • This position may require access to ITAR-controlled technical data and services. As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR, to be considered for this role. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual with protected status under U.S. immigration laws. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for the position