Industrial Electronics Technician: PLCs & Drives Expert

Walter Surface Technologies; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermes Abrasives, Ltd. in the United States is seeking an experienced Industrial Electronics Technician to support daily maintenance activities related to equipment, machinery, production lines, and facility systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical systems, installation of servo drives and PLCs, and preventive maintenance to ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience required.
• Limited travel anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronically and mechanically controlled machinery, industrial equipment, and general plant/building systems.
• Install, repair, and upgrade AC/DC servo drives, frequency drives, microprocessors, and related peripherals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/electrically controlled equipment including coating machines, ovens, presses, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot analog and digital temperature, pressure, and flow controllers per ISO 9001.
• Research, design, implement upgrades, and retrofit machinery to support production needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment ranging from small machinery to building electrical switchgear.
• Support general facility, building, and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Read machine drawings and electrical schematics to troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Read electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field

Tools

AC/DC servo drives

PLC systems

Electrical measurement tools

Job description

Hermes Abrasives, Ltd. in the United States is seeking an experienced Industrial Electronics Technician to support daily maintenance activities related to equipment, machinery, production lines, and facility systems.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical systems, installation of servo drives and PLCs, and preventive maintenance to ensure ISO 9001 compliance. Limited travel may be required.