Senior Electronic Technician

Clemens Food Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is hiring a Senior Electronic Technician in Hatfield, PA. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and automation support to keep manufacturing equipment running safely and reliably.

You’ll work with motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks across a variety of projects, ensuring equipment uptime and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Experience troubleshooting DC, single-phase, and three-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of motors, VFDs, servo drives, and electrical protection components.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of industrial control circuits, instrumentation, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain motors and drives.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs and HMIs to support production.
• Diagnose control circuits, safety modules, and protective devices.
• Maintain electrical documentation and schematics.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial troubleshooting

Motor controls

PLC & HMI programming

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Multimeters & diagnostic tools

Safety systems knowledge

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

VFDs & servo drives

Job description

Clemens Food Group

Location: Hatfield, PA

Shift: 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, Tuesday - Saturday

Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Why Join Clemens Food Group?

Do you enjoy solving electrical problems that others struggle to diagnose? Are you someone who likes understanding not just what failed, but why it failed and how to prevent it from happening again?

At Clemens Food Group, we're looking for a Senior Electronic Technician who brings strong electrical troubleshooting skills, technical curiosity, and a passion for keeping manufacturing equipment running safely and reliably.

This isn't simply about replacing failed components. It's about understanding how electrical systems, automation, and production equipment work together, and using that knowledge to solve meaningful problems.

You’ll work across motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and control systems, applying your expertise to challenges that directly affect manufacturing operations.

The Impact You'll Make

When manufacturing equipment stops working, production teams depend on skilled technicians to understand the problem and restore reliable operation.

As an Senior Electronic Technician, your work will directly contribute to:

• Reducing equipment downtime: Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation failures that interrupt production.
• Improving equipment reliability: Identify underlying issues and apply effective, lasting repairs.
• Maintaining a safe working environment: Ensure electrical systems, safety circuits, and protective devices operate correctly.
• Supporting production performance: Work with production teams to address technical challenges.
• Maintaining technical accuracy: Keep electrical documentation, schematics, and maintenance records current.

Your technical decisions will matter, and your ability to troubleshoot effectively will make a difference.

What You'll Do

You’ll combine hands‑on electrical maintenance with advanced troubleshooting and automation support.

Electrical Systems & Motor Controls

• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain DC, single-phase, and three-phase motors.
• Work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, and electrical components.
• Size and install breakers, fuses, transformers, and wiring according to specifications.
• Perform insulation resistance, phase‑to‑phase, and other electrical diagnostic testing.

Automation & Control Systems

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs and HMIs.
• Diagnose control circuits, safety modules, and protective devices.
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation, including 0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA, and PNP/NPN signals.
• Support industrial networking and Ethernet communication troubleshooting.

Problem‑Solving & Production Support

• Investigate equipment failures and identify appropriate repairs.
• Work alongside production teams to minimize downtime.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Document wiring changes, update schematics, and maintain accurate technical records.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

Variety in the technical challenges.

One problem might involve a motor or drive. Another could require tracing an intermittent control signal, diagnosing a PLC issue, or identifying a communication failure.

You’ll have opportunities to work across multiple electrical and automation technologies rather than focusing on just one type of equipment.

Technical independence.

We're looking for someone who can investigate problems, apply sound judgment, and take ownership of their troubleshooting process while collaborating with others when needed.

Visible impact.

Your work supports the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment. When you solve a difficult problem, the impact can be seen directly in production operations.

A role that challenges your expertise.

From advanced diagnostics to industrial automation, this position offers technical variety and the opportunity to apply your existing knowledge to demanding equipment issues.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in technicians who combine strong electrical fundamentals with practical industrial troubleshooting experience.

Technical Experience

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Experience troubleshooting DC, single-phase, and three-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of motors, VFDs, servo drives, and electrical protection components.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs.
• Understanding of industrial control circuits, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Ability to use multimeters, insulation testers (meggers), oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial Ethernet communications and network troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and maintain accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industrial safety standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Paint, and SAP.

Skills & Mindset

Technical expertise is important, but so is the way you approach problems.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Thinks systematically: Investigates the cause of an issue rather than immediately jumping to conclusions.
• Takes ownership: Follows through on technical problems and takes responsibility for their work.
• Prioritizes safety: Understands that safe electrical practices come before speed.
• Stays curious: Enjoys understanding how equipment works and why failures occur.
• Works collaboratively: Communicates effectively with production teams and fellow technicians.
• Adapts to challenges: Can manage changing troubleshooting priorities in an active manufacturing environment.
• Values accuracy: Recognizes the importance of proper testing, documentation, and reliable repairs.

Your Future at Clemens

As a Senior Electronic Technician, you'll apply your technical expertise across a broad range of industrial electrical and automation systems.

The position offers opportunities to tackle complex equipment challenges, deepen your practical understanding of manufacturing technologies, and contribute to reliable operations.

Whether your strengths are in electrical diagnostics, motor controls, automation, or industrial networking, you'll have the opportunity to put those skills to work on problems that matter.

Ready to put your troubleshooting skills to the test?

If you're an experienced industrial electrical technician who enjoys solving challenging problems and making a measurable difference in manufacturing operations, we'd like to learn more about you.

Agency Statement

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre‑employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.