Electromechanical Technician – Industrial Maintenance Pro

Europastry USA; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Europastry USA seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and perform major repairs on on-site production equipment, including motors, conveyors, and refrigeration-related systems. You will work with minimal supervision, train staff as needed, and coordinate with the maintenance team to maximize uptime.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC and electrical knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Electro-Mechanical Maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, pneumatics and hydraulics, motors and motor controls, VFDs and industrial automation.
• Experience working with 24VDC, 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, technical manuals, PLC diagnostics, and testing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, VFDs, and industrial controls.
• Install, maintain, and replace electrical components including: 3-phase motors, VFDs, motor starters, power supplies, relays and contactors, proximity sensors and photo eyes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and OEM documentation.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and automated production machinery.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation through the CMMS system.
• Coordinate repairs with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Communicate with equipment manufacturers and vendors as needed for technical support.
• Follow all OSHA, food safety, GMP, and company safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Reading schematics

Motor controls

Industrial safety

Education

5+ years electro-mechanical maintenance experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

Calipers

CMMS systems familiarity

Job description

Europastry USA seeks an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and perform major repairs on on-site production equipment, including motors, conveyors, and refrigeration-related systems. You will work with minimal supervision, train staff as needed, and coordinate with the maintenance team to maximize uptime.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC and electrical knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.