Engineering Technician

gpac; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support and optimize automated production systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, work with HMI interfaces, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to maximize uptime, improve process reliability, and support operational excellence during evening and overnight production hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of industrial electrical schematics.
• Understanding of controls/automation systems and control theory.
• Attention to detail; strong time management.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with pneumatic solenoids and motor control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and HMI interfaces.
• Maintain and improve automated production systems to maximize uptime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Diagnose and resolve customer field and controls issues.
• Learn and apply VFD parameter setups.
• Assist Development Engineering to improve offerings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

VFD controls

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Engineering Technician with experience in industrial automation and manufacturing systems to support and optimize production equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, programming and supporting PLC/HMI systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, HMI interfaces, sensors, drives, and other control systems. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve process reliability, and support operational excellence during evening and overnight production hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and technical experts in support of the needs of customers and production.
• Customer forward electrical and controls system diagnostics.
• PLC Program understanding and troubleshooting methods related to both digital and analog I/O.
• An understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and ability to perform(learn) VFD parameter setup.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend solutions for customer field and controls issues.
• Navigate and understand the functions of equipment HMI interfaces.
• Self-learning of equipment, field devices and control hardware as needed to diagnose customer issues.
• Collaborating with the Development Engineering team to improve all existing offerings and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of industrial electrical schematics.
• Understanding of controls/automation systems and Control Theory.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication capability.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time well
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field preferred
• Capability to design process automation & control systems including experience / understanding of Pneumatic Solenoid Valves, pumping systems with VFD controls, Motor controls for material handling systems including soft-start applications, Distributed Control / Field Bus, RS232 and RS485.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC Programming Experience preferred.
• Competency in navigating industrial networks a bonus.
• IEC / CE -European Control Panel Standards is a positive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.