Automation Maintenance Specialist

Accelera; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Automation Maintenance Specialist to maintain complex production systems and maximize equipment uptime. You will diagnose and repair PLC platforms, HMI interfaces, and servo-driven systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role includes calibrating sensors, interpreting electrical schematics, and updating PLC logic to improve efficiency. With a focus on autonomous work and project management, you will use CMMS to track preventive and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in industrial controls or electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC-based automation and electrical hardware.
• Ability to read and navigate technical electrical documentation and schematics.
• Strong commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, HMI interfaces, DFDs and servo-driven motion systems.
• Execute precise electrical troubleshooting on motors, power distribution networks, and integrated control panels to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate and maintain sensors for flow, level, temperature, and pressure.
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures by interfacing with control systems to interpret logic and identify faults.
• Interpret complex electrical schematics and diagrams to guide repairs and modifications.
• Implement minor logic adjustments and PLC programming updates to improve cycles and reliability.
• Manage maintenance workflows and documentation through CMMS platforms.
• Champion safety by adhering to LOTO, Arc Flash, and industry guidelines.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or certification in electrical engineering or automation technology

Job description

As an Automation Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource for maintaining complex production systems and ensuring maximum equipment uptime. You will leverage your expertise in electrical diagnostics and logic systems to optimize manufacturing performance and resolve sophisticated technical challenges.

About the Role

As an Automation Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource for maintaining complex production systems and ensuring maximum equipment uptime. You will leverage your expertise in electrical diagnostics and logic systems to optimize manufacturing performance and resolve sophisticated technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve issues with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, HMI interfaces, VFDs, and servo-driven motion systems.
• Execute precise electrical troubleshooting on motors, power distribution networks, and integrated control panels to minimize production downtime.
• Calibrate and maintain critical process instrumentation, including flow, level, temperature, and pressure sensors.
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures by interfacing directly with control systems to interpret logic and identify faults.
• Interpret complex electrical schematics and control diagrams to facilitate efficient repairs and system modifications.
• Implement minor logic adjustments and PLC programming updates to improve machine cycle times and operational reliability.
• Manage maintenance workflows and documentation through CMMS platforms to ensure accurate tracking of preventive and corrective actions.
• Champion a culture of safety by strictly adhering to LOTO, Arc Flash protocols, and industry-standard manufacturing guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls or electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC-based automation and electrical hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to read and navigate technical electrical documentation and schematics.
• Strong commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance in a production environment.

Preferred Skills

• Background in field service or high-volume industrial maintenance.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and loop tuning.
• Technical degree or certification in electrical engineering or automation technology.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage technical projects from inception to resolution.