Electronics Technician III: PLCs, Motors & Controls

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Hatfield Township is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician. The role involves installing, wiring, and maintaining motors and electrical components, as well as troubleshooting various wiring systems. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, including PLC programming and a solid understanding of electrical codes. The position requires both independent work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ 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.
• Perform troubleshooting on DC, single-phase, and three-phase wiring systems.
• Size and install breakers, fuses, wires, and transformers according to specifications.
• 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 and components, ensuring compatibility.
• Perform insulation and phase-to-phase testing (including megger testing).
• Program and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks (Ethernet communications, SAP integration, etc.).
• Document wiring changes, maintain schematics, and update records.
• Support production teams with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Skills

Motor wiring (DC, single-phase, three-phase)

Circuit protection (fusing, breaker, overload sizing)

Control wiring (analog/digital signals, safety circuits)

Electrical diagnostics (multimeter, megger, oscilloscope use)

Networking skills (Ethernet cabling, network troubleshooting)

Software knowledge (Microsoft Office, Paint, SAP)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams

Job description

A food production company in Hatfield Township is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician. The role involves installing, wiring, and maintaining motors and electrical components, as well as troubleshooting various wiring systems. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, including PLC programming and a solid understanding of electrical codes. The position requires both independent work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency.