Electrical Technician - PLC/SCADA, Robotics & Packaging

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being subsidy

Parental leave options

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an Electrical Technician to lead electrical, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting in our Cincinnati plant. This role supports maintenance and engineering teams on planned tasks and major projects, with emphasis on safety and flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 3+ years of electrical work in food manufacturing, with expertise in motors, VFDs, HMIs, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 3 years of electrical experience with high speed packaging and robotic equipment.
• Hands on experience with motor and motion controls, VFDs, and HMIs.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• PLC/Instrumentation experience preferred.
• SAP familiarity preferred.
• Journeyman license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in solving electrical, instrumentation, PLC and related issues in the plant.
• Support maintenance and engineering teams with planned tasks and projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement and Perfetti Performance Excellence projects.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, SCADA, IT, and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure safe work practices with Safety team.
• Maintain records of electrical work and blueprints.

Skills

Motor and motion controls

SCADA

HMI

Electrical troubleshooting

Plant maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree

Journeyman license

Tools

SAP

PLC/Instrumentation

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking an Electrical Technician to lead electrical, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting in our Cincinnati plant. This role supports maintenance and engineering teams on planned tasks and major projects, with emphasis on safety and flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or 3+ years of electrical work in food manufacturing, with expertise in motors, VFDs, HMIs, and SAP familiarity.