Electrical Controls Technician – Start-up Automation

Penn Aluminum International

Murphysboro (IL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 98,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

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Vision benefits

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Job summary

Penn Aluminum International is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to support the startup and operation of a new aluminum extrusion facility. The role focuses on installing, commissioning, and maintaining PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and networked control systems.

You will diagnose electrical issues and drive improvements during the launch phase. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of industrial automation experience, with hands-on PLC experience

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and automation systems.
Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and automated systems.
Install, maintain, and modify PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, motion control, and industrial network systems.
Diagnose equipment failures using electrical drawings, software tools, and test instruments.
Assist in equipment upgrades, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, ladder logic, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors during installations and major repairs.