1st Shift Automation & Electrical Technician

Banner Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

HSA with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Banner Engineering, a leader in industrial automation, is seeking a 1st Shift Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot production lines. You will diagnose issues quickly and implement corrective actions to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

This role reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager; 1st shift, Monday–Friday, non-exempt. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in automated manufacturing, an associate degree, and strong PLC, sensor, and electrical skills.

Qualifications

• 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 Excel.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Automation experience

Associate degree

Excel

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Ownership

Education

Associate degree in electronics/engineering technology

Tools

Mpulse CMMS

EPAC CMMS

Job description

Banner Engineering, a leader in industrial automation, is seeking a 1st Shift Electrical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot production lines. You will diagnose issues quickly and implement corrective actions to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

This role reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager; 1st shift, Monday–Friday, non-exempt. Qualified candidates have 3+ years in automated manufacturing, an associate degree, and strong PLC, sensor, and electrical skills.