Automation Electrician – PLC & Controls Expert

hitachi; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical technician for a full-time, on-site role in Jefferson City, Missouri. You will examine, troubleshoot, design and repair AC/DC circuits, PLCs, CNC and robot controls, and install production equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety procedures, reviewing work orders, initiating repairs, assembling controls, testing with meters, and programming VFD drives to keep production equipment running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Two-year associate degree in electrical or electronic field.
• Four years of practical experience plus two years electronics training with emphasis in PLC programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper use of personal safety protective equipment and hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Review work assignments, logbooks, overdue reports and equipment availability to complete tasks.
• Initiate repairs and adjustments to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Assemble and connect fixtures, electrical controls and wiring as required.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment using electrical sensing instruments to identify failures.
• Setup and program VFD drives; install electrical controls per schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install, repair, and calibrate AC/DC electrical systems and control circuits.
• Observe modified or new equipment for hazards and adjust as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical circuits

VFD drive programming

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electrical or electronic field

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an experienced electrical technician for a full-time, on-site role in Jefferson City, Missouri. You will examine, troubleshoot, design and repair AC/DC circuits, PLCs, CNC and robot controls, and install production equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety procedures, reviewing work orders, initiating repairs, assembling controls, testing with meters, and programming VFD drives to keep production equipment running efficiently.