Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA); North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance professional to troubleshoot and repair complex systems in a dynamic plant environment. You will interpret machine indicators, identify failure points, and drive reliability improvements across PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and power distribution equipment.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to align maintenance with safety and quality standards while supporting 24/7 operations and continuous

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience.
• Associate degree in Industrial Systems or related field preferred; relevant certifications are a plus.
• CCST Level I certification preferred or willingness to obtain with company support.
• Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and electrical troubleshooting; able to support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment and identifying failure points to improve reliability.
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and VFDs.
• Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and preventive maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support objectives.
• Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Systems

CCST Level I certification

Tools

PLC programming

HMI

VFDs

SCADA

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet

Remote I/O

Job description

Working at Freudenberg:

Responsibilities: Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment, interpreting machine status indicators, and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability. Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution equipment, VFDs, relays, contactors, transformers, and related components. Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operational activities. Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and enhancement of maintenance management systems. Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support equipment design, installation, startup, maintenance, safety, and operational objectives. Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and monitoring systems, improving equipment safety performance, and promoting 5S and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience; extrusion, plastics, web handling, or winding experience preferred. Associate degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus. CCST Level I certification, or willingness and ability to obtain certification with company support, preferred. Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred. Knowledge of industrial communication networks and electrical troubleshooting, including Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial, and Ethernet systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support 24/7 operations, overtime requirements, and obtain required equipment certifications.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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