Senior Electrical Automation Technician – Night Shift

Sterling St James LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician in Kinston, NC, with a 12-hour rotating schedule including night shifts. The role focuses on enhancing and maintaining the facility’s electrical control systems and driving automation solutions, from setup to ongoing maintenance and optimization.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of experience, with explicit requirements for programming and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
• Programming experience is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Decode electrical schematics and manuals to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Solve automation and robotics software issues to optimize processes.
• Resolve PLC and touchscreen issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot servers and ensure smooth operations.
• Identify and drive automation improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance technicians.

Skills

Programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

Technical leadership

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

RSLogix 5000

Multimeter

Job description

Sterling St James LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Technician in Kinston, NC, with a 12-hour rotating schedule including night shifts. The role focuses on enhancing and maintaining the facility’s electrical control systems and driving automation solutions, from setup to ongoing maintenance and optimization.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of experience, with explicit requirements for programming and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation.