Field Service Electrical Controls Technician

Electrical Automation Services; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in New Jersey is seeking an Electrical/Automation Technician to maintain and improve machinery used in food manufacturing. You will document electrical and control systems, diagnose issues, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading electrical/mechanical drawings, applying GMP and safety standards, and collaborating with mechanics across shifts. Travel for offsite support may be expected.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred.
• High school/military training and practical experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation.
• Working knowledge of control system projects, including machine layout, control drawings, P&ID, and basic troubleshooting for A/B-Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations, converting units of measurement.
• Competent in completing forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation for all electrical and control systems.
• Assist mechanics in diagnosing and resolving electrical or control-related issues.
• Provide training and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts as needed.
• Occasionally work offsite to support equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained according to the production schedule.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections safely while equipment is operational.
• Address corrective, preventive, or scheduled repairs during equipment downtime following company and vendor specifications.
• Work independently or with a mechanic to identify and rectify equipment failures, restoring production promptly.
• Complete tasks in adherence to government regulations, GMP, safety standards, quality control measures, and company procedures.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, or corrective maintenance on batching and continuous process control systems, including networks, AC/DC and servo drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical components.
• Maintain secondary systems for steam, hot and chilled water, pneumatic air, electrical power, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.
• Keep accurate work records in accordance with work orders, backlog, and job assignment systems.
• Carry out other assigned duties as required, which may include travel for parts procurement, training, or additional responsibilities.
• Aim to enhance the quality, legality, and safety of products and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the assigned work area is clean and organized, reporting any potential contamination or suspicious activities to a Supervisor immediately.

Skills

Electrical theory

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Mathematical calculations

Documentation

Education

AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in New Jersey is seeking an Electrical/Automation Technician to maintain and improve machinery used in food manufacturing. You will document electrical and control systems, diagnose issues, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading electrical/mechanical drawings, applying GMP and safety standards, and collaborating with mechanics across shifts. Travel for offsite support may be expected.