Electronics Technician

Clysar; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clynar, LLC is seeking an Electronics/Controls Technician to support Operations and Maintenance at the Clinton, IA site. You will troubleshoot PLCs, drives, HMIs, and plant networks and assist in installing new equipment.

You will collaborate with Engineering to implement changes, develop SOPs, and mentor junior technicians while staying current on PLC hardware/software developments.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 2-year electronics associate degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives, and I/O

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, drives, HMIs, and plant networks on a day-to-day basis
• Assist engineering with installation and commissioning of new equipment and control systems
• Coordinate with other departments to implement design changes
• Identify recurring failure modes and report to Engineering for root-cause follow-up
• Develop and write SOPs and calibration procedures for new equipment
• Maintain as-built documentation and prints for projects
• Participate in cross-functional project teams as a technical resource
• Mentor less-experienced technicians and provide documentation and training
• Stay current on PLC/controls hardware and software developments

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial Ethernet

HMI troubleshooting

PC hardware troubleshooting

PID control

Tension control systems

Education

Two-year electronics associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FactoryTalk View

SQL-based data collection

ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware

Job description

Description

An Electronics/Controls Technician in Clysar, LLC will provide day-to-day troubleshooting and assistance to Operations and Maintenance with the site’s electrical and control systems. These responsibilities include conventional and PLC troubleshooting support as well assisting in the development and installation of new equipment and control systems.

Opportunities

• Work hands-on with a collaborative team of experienced technicians
• Build deep technical expertise across the site's electrical and control systems
• Contribute to cross-functional projects as a subject matter resource

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support to Operations and Maintenance on PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, SLC, PLC5), drives (Allen-Bradley, Parker/SSD), HMIs (FactoryTalk View), plant floor networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+), power distribution, and general industrial controls
• Assist Engineering with installation and commissioning of new equipment and control systems
• Coordinate with other departments to implement design changes and modifications
• Identify and report recurring failure modes and equipment reliability issues to Engineering for root‑cause follow‑up
• Develop and write SOPs and calibration procedures for new equipment
• Maintain accurate as‑built documentation and prints for projects and upgrades
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams as a technical resource
• Mentor less‑experienced technicians; provide documentation and training that builds skill and knowledge across the facility
• Stay current on PLC/controls hardware and software developments relevant to the site's installed base

Requirements

Strong aptitude for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC controls, drives, and I/O systems

• Experience with industrial Ethernet communications, PID loop troubleshooting, tension control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Comfort troubleshooting industrial PC hardware (e.g., HMI platforms)
• Preferred but not required: familiarity with FactoryTalk Historian/Transaction Manager or SQL-based data collection systems

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A two-year associates degree in electronics from an accredited institution or the equivalent experience in the electrical controls field