Electrical Technician, PLC & Controls Specialist

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, a division of Laitram, LLC, seeks an Electrical Technician to assemble and test control systems and motor-control devices per engineering specs. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, providing service support, and maintaining electrical inventory.

Qualified candidates have an Associate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus 2 years of electrical systems experience, and strong troubleshooting and team skills.

Qualifications

• Associates or B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• 2 years working knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, control panels, low and high voltage.
• Logical thinker with efficient troubleshooting skills.
• Availability to travel and work overtime if necessary.
• Mechanical aptitude and excellent teamwork.
• Able to communicate troubleshooting procedures and solutions to customers and servicemen.
• Self-managed and able to perform essential job functions including lifting 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and tests control systems per specifications to fulfill production and service orders on a production schedule.
• Assembles and tests motor-control devices (VFDs, PLCs, HMIs) and related components per engineering specs.
• Diagnoses electrical/mechanical malfunctions and performs preventative/corrective maintenance.
• Modifies electrical prototypes under direction of Electrical Engineer.
• Provide electrical support to Service Department and customers.
• Maintain electrical inventory and cycle counts; manage file system for control systems.
• Perform electrical shop housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Self-management

Education

Associates or B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC Programming

Electrical schematics

Job description

Laitram Machinery, a division of Laitram, LLC, seeks an Electrical Technician to assemble and test control systems and motor-control devices per engineering specs. The role includes diagnosing malfunctions, providing service support, and maintaining electrical inventory.

Qualified candidates have an Associate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent, plus 2 years of electrical systems experience, and strong troubleshooting and team skills.