Electrical Controls & Automation Technician

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in Harahan, LA, seeks a Vision Team Support Technician to install, configure and troubleshoot vision and control systems on our food processing machinery. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, cameras and robotics, supporting engineers and customers worldwide.

The role requires an electrical technology background, travel 15–20%, and the ability to lift 50 pounds; strong English communication is essential. Join a company with a 70-year legacy and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology or 3+ years in electrical technician work.
• Familiar with PLC logic, ladder logic, function blocks, and structured text.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and controls equipment; able to read electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, robots, cameras and other electrical components.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests, commission and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems remotely and on-site; create documentation for users including engineers, customers, and suppliers.
• Assist engineering with installation of upgrades and hardware changes to equipment.

Skills

PLC logic

Ladder logic

Function blocks

Structured text

Robotics

Cameras

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Excel

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in Harahan, LA, seeks a Vision Team Support Technician to install, configure and troubleshoot vision and control systems on our food processing machinery. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, cameras and robotics, supporting engineers and customers worldwide.

The role requires an electrical technology background, travel 15–20%, and the ability to lift 50 pounds; strong English communication is essential. Join a company with a 70-year legacy and growth opportunities.