Lead Electrical Technician - 2nd Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join their operations team. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance of equipment. Candidates should have relevant experience and demonstrate problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience or training preferred.
• Associates degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and program Allen Bradley PLC's.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic systems on complex production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing electrical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

Electrical diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Shift:

Monday-Friday

3:30p-11:30p

What Electrical Engineering Technician contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes.

Electrical Engineering Technicians are responsible for building, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuitry and other systems used in finished equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and programming Allen Bradley PLC's

• Troubleshoot motors, starters, drives and work with voltage range from 480 to 24 volts.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems on complex production equipment. After completing, test and make necessary adjustments for proper operation before turning machine over to production.

• Install, repair, and replace temperature controls, solid state controls, programmable logic controllers, HMI’s, MMI’s, position sensors, servo systems, AC and DC electrical motors and motor controllers, transformers, disconnects, and distribution panels.

• Use a variety of electrical diagnostic equipment to include oscilloscopes, meggers, digital and analog volt/ohm meters, ammeters, tachometers, computers and other test equipment specific to an area.

• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing electrical equipment following schedules and procedures.

• Maintain necessary records to include maintenance logs, parts removed from the stockroom, time sheets, downtime logs, etc. using software packages such as Microsoft Word and/or Excel.

• Lift up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.

• Climb on ladders or other authorized equipment for maintaining, repairing, replacing, installing or cleaning equipment.

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time and work in tight locations when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years related work experience and/or training preferred

• Associates degree in electrical/electronics or equivalent experience preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range:$22.87-$34.30/hr (Includes shift differential)

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:3/13/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.