Electrical Maintenance Technician

Accelera; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our facility team, focusing on reliability and performance of complex production systems.

You will minimize downtime by proactively maintaining control systems and resolving electrical failures to keep operations running smoothly. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Expertise in electrical troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools like multimeters and clamp meters.
• Experience maintaining HMI systems and sensors.
• Capable of working autonomously in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve issues in HMI interfaces, power distribution, and automated control circuits.
• Repair critical components such as relays, contactors, safety interlocks, breakers, and sensors.
• Use diagnostic tools to locate faults in I/O modules, encoders, and photoeyes.
• Perform preventive maintenance schedules and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Document repair status and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Support system upgrades with expert technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

HMI systems

Diagnostics tools

Schematic interpretation

Autonomy

Tools

Digital multimeters

Clamp meters

Electrical schematics

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our facility team, focusing on the reliability and performance of our complex production systems. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime by proactively maintaining control systems and resolving electrical failures to keep our operations running at peak efficiency.

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our facility team, focusing on the reliability and performance of our complex production systems. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime by proactively maintaining control systems and resolving electrical failures to keep our operations running at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve issues within HMI interfaces, power distribution, and automated control circuits to restore system functionality.
• Execute repairs on critical components including relays, contactors, safety interlocks, circuit breakers, and various industrial sensors.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools like multimeters and technical schematics to pinpoint faults in I/O modules, encoders, and photoeyes.
• Drive equipment uptime by performing rigorous preventive maintenance schedules and responding rapidly to emergency breakdowns.
• Ensure seamless operational continuity by clearly documenting repair status and communicating technical findings to cross-functional teams.
• Master the intricacies of our facility process flow to provide expert-level support and technical guidance during system upgrades.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in electrical troubleshooting, including the ability to interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Proficiency with diagnostic instrumentation such as digital multimeters and clamp meters.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining HMI systems and industrial automation sensors.
• Strong autonomy and the ability to manage technical tasks independently in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working in a solo technical capacity or off-shift maintenance role.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on root-cause problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting technical issues.