Allen-Bradley, Bindery Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Electricity, Graphic Design, Identify Issues, International Marketing, Latin Language, Manufacturing, Marketing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Management, Printing, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Retrofit, Sales, Spanish Language, Startup, Willing to Travel
Quad is hiring a high-level Industrial Electrician / Controls Specialist to support and modernize our web offset press and bindery platforms across North America and Latin America. This is a hands-on, expert role for someone who can troubleshoot at depth, execute control retrofits, and keep complex production environments running at peak uptime.
Travel 30-40% within the U.S. & Latin America required.
What You'll Do:
- Troubleshoot and repair printing press & bindery control systems
- Lead retrofits and modernization projects (especially legacy DC drives)
- Provide remote diagnostics and real-time support to multiple plants
- Drive uptime, reliability, and performance improvements
- Support installs, startups, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Travel to Quad sites across the U.S. and LATAM (30-40%)
What You Bring:
- 15-20 years industrial electrical experience in printing or similar continuous manufacturing
- Strong background with legacy DC drive systems + modern controls
- Proven ability to execute engineering-level retrofits
- Experience with major OEM platforms:
GOSS, manroland, Müller Martini, Cerutti, KBA, Contiweb, Megtec, Butler, QuadTech
- Some Spanish proficiency highly desirable
- Experience with remote troubleshooting tools/connectivity
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across sites and teams
Required Skills:
- PLCs proficiency (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Drive system experience from vintage DC & AC systems to state of the art modern drive systems
- Web handling, tension control, dryers, finishing systems
Why Quad
- Work on some of the most advanced print platforms in the industry
- High-impact role directly tied to production uptime
- Company actively investing in modernization and technology
As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way.