Electronics Technician II

ELLWOOD Group; Corry, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical/Electronic Technician II at Ellwood Group in Corry, PA, with work assignments spanning Irvine/Warren facilities. You will perform PLC programming changes, calibration, and instrument configurations, while diagnosing and repairing plant electrical systems to minimize downtime.

You will set up equipment, maintain logs, read schematics, and collaborate with technicians and engineers to plan layouts and improvements.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NC, CNC, and PLC controls is required.
• Understanding of electrical practices and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of machine tools including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Access).
• Regular attendance as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC programming changes and modifications.
• Execute instrument calibration (DC powered loops, 4-20 mA, and Digital).
• Configure instrumentation with the HART handheld communicator.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant operating systems to minimize downtime.
• Service electronic equipment by testing and replacing faulty components.
• Analyze electrical systems and recommend improvements.
• Maintain equipment logs of performance problems, repairs, and tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment.
• Document programs or schematics using computer software.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layouts.
• Coordinate with other workers installing or maintaining equipment.
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction and product improvements.
• Abide by all company safety policies.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

PLC programming

Calibration

HART config

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Word

Access

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

There is an hourly Electrical/Electronic Technician II position in Corry, PA, however work assignments and projects will include the Irvine/Warren facilities. This position reports to Adam Green, Facilities Manager.

Electrical/Electronic Technicians- Essential Job Functions – but not limited to the following:

• Perform PLC programming changes and modifications
• Execute instrument calibration (DC powered loops, 4-20 mA, and Digital)
• Implement configurations on instrumentation with the HART handheld communicator
• Troubleshoot and repair plant operating systems with minimal downtime; troubleshoot electronic components, PLC’s, and controls
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.
• Analyze all electrical systems, support and effectively recommend improvements or changes to ensure efficiency, dependability, and currency;
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests;
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly;
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used;
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning, repairing, or upgrading equipment; to detect and prevent problems;
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance;
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems;
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components;
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements;
• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules;
• Meets attendance requirements
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two-Year Associate degree in electrical/electronic engineering or equivalent in experience of 8 years in NC, CNC, and PLC controls.
• Through understanding of electrical practices, capabilities and quality requirements.
• Basic knowledge of machine tools including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Proficient in the use of oscilloscopes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics
• Strong math skills and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work well with a team while also working independently.
• Detail oriented and ability to organize and prioritize.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access and Excel).
• Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Travel Required

Yes . Between the Irvine, Corry, and Warren facilities as business needs require.

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