Maintenance Technician

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced Automation/ Electronics Engineer to design, install, calibrate and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, sensors and HMIs in a manufacturing setting. You will optimize throughput, safety and quality while coordinating with maintenance and production teams.

The role requires an Associate's in Electronics or Engineering, strong ladder logic and PID control skills, and solid documentation for ISO 9001/14001 compliance.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Electronics or Engineering required.
Competent in designing, specifying, installing, tuning and troubleshooting electronic equipment in manufacturing.
Excellent project management skills relevant to electronics field.
Proficient with ladder logic and PID loops.
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Monitor electronic equipment and assist in design and installation of equipment.
Repair and maintain electronic factory equipment to ensure control functions are accurate and operating properly.
Administer and enforce company policies, safety procedures and housekeeping.
Install, calibrate and maintain control systems including Siemens TIA PLCs, sensors, PID actuators, Danfoss VFDs and Siemens HMIs.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, Profinet and Profibus networks and control-system issues to reduce downtime.
Monitor system performance, analyze data and adjust parameters for efficiency and safety.
Manage daily operations of laser vision systems.
Coordinate with OEM technicians and vendors on upgrades, software changes, troubleshooting and repairs.
Perform ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant calibration logs and reports.

Skills

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic

PID Control

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Electronic Equipment Design

Project Management

ISO 9001 Compliance

AI Technology Modifications

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

ISO 14001 Compliance

Tools

Siemens TIA PLCs

Danfoss VFDs

Siemens HMIs

Profinet

Profibus

Virtual Machines

Ladder Logic software

Job description

Monitor electronic equipment and assist in the design and installation of equipment
Repair and maintain electronic factory equipment to ensure control functions are accurate and operating properly
Administer and enforce company policies, safety procedures and good housekeeping practices
Install, calibrate and maintain control systems, including Siemens TIA PLCs, sensors, PID control actuators, Danfoss VFDs and Siemens HMIs
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, Profinet and Profibus networks, and control-system issues to reduce downtime and restore equipment to safe operating condition
Monitor system performance, analyze data and adjust parameters to maintain efficiency and safety
Manage daily operations of laser vision systems
Coordinate with OEM technicians and vendors on equipment upgrades, software changes, troubleshooting and repairs
Perform optical sorter efficiency tests according to ISO 9001 procedures
Ensure PLC programming and automation work complies with safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, electrical safety expectations, machine guarding requirements and applicable codes
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, calibration logs and reports for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance
Partner with production leadership to optimize throughput, quality, safety, traceability, runtime and efficiency across factory processing lines
Work with maintenance technicians to optimize system performance and implement best practices
Recommend AI technology modifications or improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Ensure virtual machines, PLC and HMI software comply with security settings, Microsoft updates and vendor firmware requirements
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Electronics or Engineering, or equivalent training and experience
Competent in designing, specifying, installing, tuning and troubleshooting all types of electronic equipment used in a manufacturing environment
Excellent project management skills as they relate to the electronics field
Proficient with ladder logic, PID loops and personal computers used to program PLCs
High level of commitment to developing excellence in technical and/or business skills
Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in climate, environment, workload and schedules, including Saturday and Sunday work when required
Experience using PLC control systems, including controllers, recorders, transducers and man-machine interface systems, preferably in an industrial setting
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of electronic control systems, including proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment.

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