Night-Shift Electrical & Mechanical Technician – PLC & Automation

Becton Dickinson NA; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Nebraska is seeking an Electronics/Mechatronics Technician to support the maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLCs, drives, servo systems, and vision systems to ensure equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

The 12-hour Blue Night shift is available as business needs require. You will install, test, repair, and calibrate electrical and control devices, read schematics, and provide guidance to interns and production teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree (2-year technical) in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, controls, and automation systems preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read/draw/interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and correct PLC and control system malfunctions.
• Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical control devices, instruments, drives, and related equipment.
• Support projects involving PLCs, servo systems, vision systems, motor controls, and molding equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration according to schedule.
• Assist production teams with repairs, troubleshooting, and machine overhauls.
• Work with PLCs, drives, and control systems to improve reliability.
• Provide guidance and training to Electrical Mechanical Technician Interns.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Forklift operation

Motor controls

PLC drives

Job description

BD in Nebraska is seeking an Electronics/Mechatronics Technician to support the maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLCs, drives, servo systems, and vision systems to ensure equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

The 12-hour Blue Night shift is available as business needs require. You will install, test, repair, and calibrate electrical and control devices, read schematics, and provide guidance to interns and production teams.