Electrical/PLC Technician - Prototyping & Panel Build

Norsk Hydro; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Rockledge, FL is seeking an Electrical/PLC-focused professional to join Engineering as a permanent role. You will collaborate with engineers to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.

You will diagnose using Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic, observe I/O, and ensure compliance with NFPA and Hydro standards while wiring electrical panels and supporting maintenance engineers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading ladder logic and fault conditions using Allen-Bradley hardware.
• Ability to interpret prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for electrical panels.
• Experience with 480VAC (3-phase) and 24VDC control circuits and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
• Utilize PLC ladder logic as a diagnostic tool to monitor program flow and identify root causes.
• Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths for troubleshooting.
• Lead construction of electrical panels for in-house projects per NFPA and Hydro standards.
• Act as escalation point for maintenance with complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Work from verbal instructions, prints, and schematics while meeting codes and 5S standards.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Allen-Bradley

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

Drill presses

Band saws

Knockouts

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Norsk Hydro in Rockledge, FL is seeking an Electrical/PLC-focused professional to join Engineering as a permanent role. You will collaborate with engineers to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.

You will diagnose using Allen-Bradley PLC ladder logic, observe I/O, and ensure compliance with NFPA and Hydro standards while wiring electrical panels and supporting maintenance engineers.