Electrical Automation Technician II

Jobtailor

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to repair, install, and troubleshoot electrical and electro‑mechanical systems in a pharmaceutical/biomedical manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industry‑standard and specialized equipment and use a CMMS to track actions.

You will assess trouble calls, communicate status and completion times, and support new projects.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required with hands-on trade training.
Experience installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems on automated equipment.
Experience with machine automation, robotics, PLCs, drives, and sensing components.
Ability to read electrical prints and ladder diagrams and troubleshoot low-voltage control instrumentation.
Familiarity with RSLogix 5000, Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Siemens 7 is preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical theory and national electrical codes; safety-focused.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Repair, install, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and control systems in a pharma/biomedical setting.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on standard and specialized equipment.
Use a CMMS to report and record equipment actions.
Assess trouble calls and determine corrective actions.
Communicate status and completion times for maintenance tasks.
Perform scheduled and unplanned work on electro-mechanical controls.
Support new engineering projects, applications, and implementations.
Train junior-level technicians and ensure safety compliance.
Maintain equipment to OEM specifications and local/national codes.
Work independently or in teams on short- and long-term projects.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Machine Automation

Preventive Maintenance

Robotics

PLC Programming

Electrical Codes

Low-Voltage Control

Electrical Drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Training Certificate

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Ethernet

DeviceNet

Siemens 7

Power Tools

Shop Equipment

C.M.M.S.

Job description

Repair, install, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and control systems in a pharmaceutical/biomedical environment
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industry-standard and specialized equipment
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (C.M.M.S.) to report and record equipment-related actions
Assess equipment trouble calls and determine required corrective actions
Communicate equipment status and maintenance completion time frames to relevant parties
Perform scheduled and unplanned work on electro-mechanical controls used in manufacturing
Support and participate in new engineering projects, applications, and implementations
Correct or report equipment malfunctions and unsafe operational practices
Maintain equipment condition to original OEM specifications
Work independently or as a team member on short- and long-term projects
Ensure equipment and environments are safe according to local and state codes and governing policies
Train junior-level technicians

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Vocational Training Certificate in a related field highly desired
Minimum 5–7 years of combined experience/education working with electrical/mechanical systems in high-volume manufacturing or a related field
Hands‑on experience installing, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems on fully and semi‑automated equipment
Experience with machine automation, including robotics, PLCs, drives, motor controls, sensing components, and vision systems
Ability to communicate via laptop with machine control programs, PLCs, VFDs, and panel views
Experience with RSLogix 5000, RS-232, Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Siemens 7
Ability to troubleshoot using electrical drawings and ladder diagrams
Ability to troubleshoot low‑voltage control instrumentation and components, including proportional valves, linear encoders, temperature sensors, and servo controls
Ability to troubleshoot, test, and interpret electrical prints/drawings on low- and high-voltage AC/DC circuits
Strong knowledge of electrical theory, principles, applications, and local/national electrical codes
Proficiency using voltage/process analyzers, meters, power tools, and shop equipment
Ability to train junior-level technicians
Ability to run conduit, size and pull wire according to N.E.M.A. code
Ability to rewire, perform power distribution, run new electrical systems, install electrical equipment, and perform electrical work according to the National Electrical Code
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work rotating shifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Ability to work around biological fluids, infectious organisms, chemicals, electrical equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, gas, fumes, steam, extreme temperatures, vibration, confined spaces, heights, and uneven ground
Ability to use required personal protective equipment
Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds for 6–8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds
Adequate vision, hearing, color perception, depth perception, and hand coordination for the role
Ability to adhere to a work schedule meeting production standards
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and/or competencies may substitute for stated requirements, depending on assignment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in repairing, installing, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a pharmaceutical environment, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with local and national electrical codes. Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and training junior technicians.

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