Industrial Electrical Technician: PLCs & 480V Systems

LAPP Americas; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

LAPP Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Technician for our Florham Park site. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing setting, ensuring safe, efficient operation and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include servicing motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems; performing preventive maintenance; reading schematics; and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical technology or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, etc.).
• Understanding of NEC and OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of VFDs and servo systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networks and automation systems.
• Welding or mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on manufacturing equipment, including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems according to scheduled maintenance programs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Replace defective components such as relays, switches, motors, and circuit breakers.
• Install new electrical equipment and machinery according to specifications and electrical codes.
• Assist with equipment relocations and facility layout modifications.
• Upgrade existing electrical systems to improve efficiency and safety.
• Run conduit and wire new circuits as needed (120V/220V/480V).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production staff to resolve technical issues.
• Provide input on equipment reliability and suggest improvements.
• Follow safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC and local regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• May work at heights with a scissor lift; familiar with 11KV to 480V transformer systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

Power tools

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Clamp meter

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

VFDS

Job description

LAPP Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Technician for our Florham Park site. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing setting, ensuring safe, efficient operation and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include servicing motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems; performing preventive maintenance; reading schematics; and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.