Electrical Controls Specialist

Schneider Electric; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career advancement

Continuous learning and skill development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading global energy management firm in Lexington is seeking a Controls Specialist to support production processes. This role involves troubleshooting and improving control systems, including robotics and electrical controls. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years experience in the electrical field and a relevant degree. A strong knowledge of PLC programming and the ability to work shifts are essential. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field.
• Must be open to working 2nd shift and weekends.
• Strong ability to prepare, read and interpret reports and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide Controls/Technical support for production processes.
• Update and improve existing control systems including robotics and electrical controls.
• Implement data collection system for production equipment.

Skills

Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems

PLC programming

Electrical/Mechanical CAD

Motion Control

Robot programming

Machine Vision

Education

Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

What will you do:

• Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
• Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations.
• Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
• Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment.

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field.
• Must be opened to working 2nd shift and weekends.
• Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems.
• Strong PLC programming skills.
• Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience.
• Motion Control Experience.
• Robot programming Experience.
• Machine Vision Experience.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead and influence operational excellence initiatives.
• Continuous learning and skill development in advanced manufacturing processes.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and personal growth.
• Career advancement opportunities through hands‑on technical leadership.
• Chance to make meaningful impact on manufacturing operations.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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