Industrial Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician

MAHLE Engine Components US; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Engine Components US is seeking a Maintenance Electronic Technician to repair and maintain heavy machinery and electrical equipment, including PLCs and control systems. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology with emphasis on automation and at least three years of related experience, plus the MAHLE Electronic Theory Exam or a similar aptitude test.

Join MAHLE in a collaborative environment with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two year Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology with emphasis on industrial automation.
• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MAHLE Electronic Theory Exam and/or a standard mechanical aptitude test is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and electrical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, control systems and equipment.
• Assemble and test motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical components.
• Diagnose causes of electrical or mechanical malfunctions and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Modify electrical prototypes under direction of Electrical Engineer.
• Develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and specifications for system modifications or expansion.
• Plan and record periodic electrical testing and recommend replacements for equipment that fails to meet standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls, automation components, sensors, motors, and PLC programs.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder to make/repair parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical theory

Industrial automation

Preventive maintenance

Education

Two year Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology

Associate's Degree or equivalent in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Electrical test equipment

Job description

MAHLE Engine Components US is seeking a Maintenance Electronic Technician to repair and maintain heavy machinery and electrical equipment, including PLCs and control systems. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology with emphasis on automation and at least three years of related experience, plus the MAHLE Electronic Theory Exam or a similar aptitude test.

Join MAHLE in a collaborative environment with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.