Field Automation Technician – Electrical Power Systems

EPEC Solutions, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Wellness Reimbursement

PTO/Holidays

AFLAC

Professional development

Job summary

EPEC Solutions, Inc. seeks an Automation Technician to join our Field Support team in Clayton, NC. You will diagnose, commission, maintain, and repair Remote Power Panels (RPPs), PDUs, and related distribution equipment at customer sites.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, VFDs, and networked controls, coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing. On-call availability and travel are required to support customers.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electronics or related tech.
• Minimum 5 years field service or electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Willing to travel 50-85% to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Commission, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair RPP, PDU, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues (PLCs, HMIs, sensors).
• Perform startup and commissioning for new installations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and warranty repairs.
• Support remote customer troubleshooting via phone, email, and remote tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Support to resolve issues.
• Maintain safety compliance and complete detailed job close-out reports.
• Participate in on-call schedule for emergency response.

Skills

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI platforms

Reading schematics

Industrial networking

On-call readiness

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Megger

Hi-Pot testers

Network diagnostic tools

Job description

EPEC Solutions, Inc. seeks an Automation Technician to join our Field Support team in Clayton, NC. You will diagnose, commission, maintain, and repair Remote Power Panels (RPPs), PDUs, and related distribution equipment at customer sites.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, VFDs, and networked controls, coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing. On-call availability and travel are required to support customers.