Electronics Technician II — Controls, PLCs & Automation

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking an Electronics Technician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safe operation of motors, drives, controllers, and instrumentation to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include installing wiring, configuring control systems, and documenting changes. The ideal candidate has 0–5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance and knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0–5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance or equivalent training.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and industrial safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and maintain motors, drives (VFD/servo), and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot DC, single-phase, and three-phase wiring systems.
• Size and install breakers, fuses, wires, and transformers per specs.
• Configure and maintain safety circuits, safety modules, and protective devices.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot control systems (0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA, PNP/NPN).
• Identify and replace motors/components, ensuring compatibility.
• Perform insulation and phase-to-phase testing (megger testing).
• Program and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks (Ethernet, SAP integration).
• Document wiring changes, maintain schematics, and update records.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Skills

Motor wiring

Circuit protection

Control wiring

Electrical diagnostics

Networking

Software knowledge

Reading diagrams

Education

Industrial electrical maintenance training

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Oscilloscope

Job description

Clemens Food Group is seeking an Electronics Technician to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems and automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safe operation of motors, drives, controllers, and instrumentation to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include installing wiring, configuring control systems, and documenting changes. The ideal candidate has 0–5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance and knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.