Electrical Technician- Erie

Paycom - ATS; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. seeks anAutomation Technician to join our Erie facility, supporting plant equipment through PLC and drive troubleshooting and improvements. You will collaborate with Electrical Controls Engineers and assist in updating electrical schematics and documentation to reflect changes.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and hands-on programming for motion control, HMIs, and robotic systems, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience debugging electro-mechanical systems and controls.
• Configuring HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipment.
• Programming and commissioning motion control systems including multi-axis robots and servos.
• Programming PLC-based controls for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an automation resource for continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Provide PLC and drive support for plant equipment and perform troubleshooting.
• Support electrical design using AutoCAD and update schematics/drawings as needed.
• Read mechanical drawings for electrical requirements and assist engineers.
• Foster a safety-first culture and participate in incident investigations.

Skills

Electro-mechanical debugging

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Motion control

Robot/Servo programming

Machine vision

Job description

Job Description:Designing, developing, installation and upgrade machine controls for assigned manufacturing machinery and equipment.Duties and Responsibilities:Serving as an automation technical resource for continuous improvement and capital projects efforts working with the Electrical Controls EngineerCompleting improvement projects that help meet site goalsProviding PLC and drive support for plant equipmentSupporting the electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCADDocumenting electrical modifications made to equipment (i.e. updating schematics, drawings, work instructions, etc.)Work with Engineers to read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirementsTroubleshooting issues with existing installed systemsSupporting and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance and process excellenceRemaining familiar with new equipment and assisting in training other techniciansEnsuring compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establishing, supporting and maintaining a “safety first” cultureAccountable for employee safety through active engagement in safety activitiesCompleting incident investigations, root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough mannerStaying informed of process changes which may affect the normal operation of the equipmentProvide guidance to all plant certified electrical workers in regards to PLC/AutomationAssist other employees as needed. Foster a team environment.Utilize root cause analysis to address process and quality issuesOther duties as assigned.Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any electrical issuesInitiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems.Verify the implementation of solutions.Address safety issues upon discovery and/or notification.Supervisory Responsibilities: n/aEducational and Other Skills Requirements:Associate degree in Engineering (PET, IET, EE, Met) or equivalent experienceEntry-Level experience in the following:Debugging and testing electro-mechanical systems and controlsConfiguring HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipmentProgramming and commissioning motion control systems including multi-axis robots and servosProgramming PLC based controls for manufacturingIndustrial automation with electro-mechanical and controls workMachine vision applications a plusUtilizing engineering principles and knowledge to effectively troubleshoot control issues.Effective written and oral communication skills.Good people skills and ability to systematically troubleshoot.Highly organized and able to work independently.Additional information:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.About Us:Closure Systems International Inc (CSI) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative closures for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets. In addition to high quality closures and capping equipment, CSI provides unparalleled customer and technical services for high-speed application systems. Major categories served include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, isotonics, teas, adult beverages, dairy, foods, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids.CSI’s cutting-edge closure solutions help customers maximize profits by increasing the marketability of their brands and optimizing their total cost of operations. From reducing the impact of manufacturing operations to an industry-leading suite of sustainable closure profiles, CSI’s sustainability expertise and sustainable product offerings ensure customers stay on top of market trends and consumer demands.CSI is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and produces 50+ billion closures annually across its 11 manufacturing sites.