Day-to-Day Responsibilities

A typical day could include:

• Troubleshooting electrical and PLC-related machine issues
• Programming and modifying Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Diagnosing electrical failures on production equipment
• Supporting HMI and control system troubleshooting
• Installing new electrical controls and automation equipment
• Designing and implementing control system improvements
• Performing preventative maintenance on electrical equipment
• Supporting equipment startups and commissioning
• Coordinating with maintenance and production during equipment failures
• Maintaining electrical drawings and documentation
• Managing electrical spare parts inventory
• Working with outside contractors on equipment installations
• Supporting capital improvement and automation projects

Must-Have Qualifications

PLC Experience

• Allen-Bradley PLC Programming
• PLC Troubleshooting
• PLC Modifications
• Ladder Logic

This is probably the biggest requirement.

Industrial Electrical Experience

Must have experience with:

• Motor controls
• Relays
• Contactors
• Overloads
• Fuses
• Sensors
• Photoeyes
• Encoders
• Proximity switches
• VFDs
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Automation

Experience with:

• Automated production equipment
• Industrial control systems
• Machine controls
• HMI troubleshooting
• Electrical panel troubleshooting

Engineering / Controls

Should understand:

• Electrical schematics
• Control drawings
• Basic electrical calculations
• Equipment startup
• Controls design
• Equipment modifications

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors