Lead Electrical Controls Technician – Automation & Mentorship

Perrigo; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineering Technician for the Oral Care plant. This role focuses on diagnosing, servicing, and repairing automation, robotics, and PC-based systems across the site.

Mentoring technicians, designing equipment changes, and developing the Electrical Apprenticeship program are key elements. The candidate will troubleshoot PLCs, HMI, and control systems, assist with capital projects, and ensure SOPs and GMP standards are met, with a

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• 5-8 years' experience in maintenance or engineering servicing industrial equipment.
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Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency diagnostic checks, monitoring, and repairs on automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and service computerized systems and robotic devices to reduce human interaction.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, motor VFDs and other electronic components.
• Manage and update PLC/HMI documentation, prints, and schematics.
• Provide guidance to ensure SOPs and safety standards are followed.
• Develop and train electrical apprenticeship program.
• Collaborate with engineers on capital projects and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Robotics

AutoCAD

HMI

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

DOL Electrical Journeyman Certificate

Beckhoff Automation PLC/HMI

Tools

AutoCAD

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

Job description

Perrigo in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineering Technician for the Oral Care plant. This role focuses on diagnosing, servicing, and repairing automation, robotics, and PC-based systems across the site.

Mentoring technicians, designing equipment changes, and developing the Electrical Apprenticeship program are key elements. The candidate will troubleshoot PLCs, HMI, and control systems, assist with capital projects, and ensure SOPs and GMP standards are met, with a