Senior Electronic Technician – PLC & Industrial Automation

Energy Jobline ZR

Winston-Salem (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 71,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Inclusive environment

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to join our maintenance and engineering team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical and electronic systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or technical certificate in electronics or related field, has 5+ years in industry, and is proficient with PLCs from Allen-Bradley and Siemens, with strong

Qualifications

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics or related field.
At least 5 years in industrial/manufacturing environment.
Experience troubleshooting PLCs and automation systems.
Knowledge of electrical codes and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to work independently and in 24/7 operation.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic equipment including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and control systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.
Collaborate with engineering and production to improve equipment reliability.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
Install, configure and calibrate instrumentation and control devices.
Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.