Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

Accelera; Magnolia (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist to diagnose and repair complex electrical and controls systems in our production environment. You will leverage PLC logic to minimize downtime and keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial maintenance, proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, ControlLogix/5000), and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient in troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, ControlLogix/5000).
• Able to read electrical schematics and machine documentation.
• Experience diagnosing issues in environments with limited documentation.
• Hands-on with VFDs, sensors, and control instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system failures to restore production throughput.
• Interface with PLCs using programming software, interpret ladder logic, and isolate root causes of stoppages.
• Perform detailed diagnostics on field devices including VFDs, sensors, and I/O modules.
• Analyze electrical schematics to facilitate rapid repairs on legacy and modern equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate repair status and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Execute proactive maintenance and system upgrades to enhance long-term reliability.
• Distinguish between electrical control faults and mechanical failures to apply correct maintenance approach.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

VFDs and sensors

Diagnostic ability

Job description

Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

About the Role

As an Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource for our production environment, focusing on the diagnostic and corrective maintenance of complex control systems. You will play a vital role in minimizing downtime by leveraging your expertise in PLC logic and electrical troubleshooting to ensure our machinery operates at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system failures to restore production throughput.
• Utilize programming software to interface with PLCs, interpret ladder logic, and isolate the root cause of machine stoppages.
• Perform detailed diagnostics on field devices, including VFDs, photoeyes, sensors, and various analog/digital I/O modules.
• Analyze electrical schematics and technical diagrams to facilitate rapid repairs on both legacy and modern equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate repair status and prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational impact.
• Execute proactive maintenance and support system upgrades to enhance long-term equipment reliability.
• Distinguish between electrical control faults and mechanical failures to ensure the correct maintenance approach is applied.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance with a focus on electrical and controls systems.
• Proven proficiency in troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including PLC-5 and ControlLogix/5000.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and machine documentation.
• Strong technical aptitude for diagnosing issues in environments with limited or outdated documentation.
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, sensors, and industrial control instrumentation.

Preferred Skills

• Background in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience working in high-speed manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong analytical mindset for complex problem-solving in fast-paced settings.