Automation Electronics Technician: PLC & HMI Specialist

Five Star Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Management seeks an Electronics Technician to install, maintain and repair electronic equipment in our Houston manufacturing operations. You will work on automation systems, troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, read schematics, and support TP/M maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electronics, ability to use testing instruments, and strong teamwork. Bilingual is a plus. The work is on the manufacturing floor with PPE required.

Qualifications

• Certification in Electronics Engineering or Associate Degree in Electronics technologies is required.
• Correct use testing instrumentation to troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues.
• Very good communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• A strategic and analytical mind.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
• Effective communication with other team members and other departments’ personnel.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance according to standardized procedures.
• Interact with operators, supervisors, and co-workers in a team-oriented fashion.
• Read electrical/electronic schematics and manuals; use MS Office; research manuals online.
• Assert extensive knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC drives, and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot faults using instruments, blueprints, and PLC ladder diagrams up to 480V.
• Repair boards to component level and keep fault logs in a database.
• Navigate machine systems to check operating parameters and setup as needed.
• Program PLCs and HMIs; drive setup; support downtime reduction in production.
• Perform tasks with urgency and accuracy while meeting standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Diagnostics

Electronics repair

Electrical schematics

Testing instruments

Tool handling

Team communication

Bilingual

Education

Electronics Engineering Certification

Associate Degree in Electronics technologies

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Job description

Five Star Management seeks an Electronics Technician to install, maintain and repair electronic equipment in our Houston manufacturing operations. You will work on automation systems, troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, read schematics, and support TP/M maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electronics, ability to use testing instruments, and strong teamwork. Bilingual is a plus. The work is on the manufacturing floor with PPE required.