Lead Electrical Automation Tech — On‑Site, 12h Rotations

Software Placement Group, SPG; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) in Kinston, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician to maintain and advance electrical control systems on-site. The role covers setup, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting, influencing the facility's long-term automation roadmap.

The candidate will lead technicians, mentor teammates, and collaborate with IT and engineering while creating manuals and training materials.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation
• Programming experience
• RS Logix 5000 experience
• Ability to work a 12 hour rotating schedule and night shifts
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English
• Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English
• Ability to effectively present information to internal/external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics helpful

Responsibilities

• Decode electrical schematics and manuals to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• Solve automation and robotics software issues to optimize processes
• Resolve PLC and touchscreen hardware issues to minimize downtime
• Assist with network troubleshooting and resolve control networking issues
• Collaborate with IT to maintain servers and ensure uninterrupted operations
• Identify and drive automation improvements for efficiency and reliability
• Partner with management and engineering on projects
• Create user manuals and training materials
• Mentor maintenance technicians with hands-on training
• Own and organize electrical/automation documentation
• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance staff
• Use tools like a multimeter, PC, and software to diagnose issues
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to resolve issues quickly
• Communicate status of issues and projects with stakeholders

Skills

Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation

Programming experience

RS Logix 5000

Electrical troubleshooting

Mentor maintenance technicians

Documentation and manuals

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation

RS Logix 5000

Multimeter

PC

PLC software

Job description

Software Placement Group (SPG) in Kinston, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician to maintain and advance electrical control systems on-site. The role covers setup, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting, influencing the facility's long-term automation roadmap.

The candidate will lead technicians, mentor teammates, and collaborate with IT and engineering while creating manuals and training materials.