Plant Electrical Systems Technician

Plant Electrical Systems Technician — Is this you?

Do you love solving control problems, optimizing uptime, and getting hands-on with PLCs, VFDs, and three-phase power? At LAPP’s Florham Park, NJ facility, you’ll join a global, family-owned leader in connection technology that empowers employees with flexibility, trust, and room to grow.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment: motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• Execute PM programs on plant electrical systems to prevent failures.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns and emergencies to protect throughput.
• Swap components such as relays, switches, motors, and breakers.
• Install new machinery and electrical equipment to spec and code.
• Support equipment moves and facility layout changes.
• Implement upgrades and retrofits that boost efficiency and safety.
• Run conduit and wire 120V/220V/480V circuits; work with 480V distribution and 11kV–480V transformers.
• Read and apply schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Log all maintenance, repairs, and modifications clearly.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production to resolve issues.
• Recommend reliability and design improvements.
• Practice LOTO and all safety policies; comply with NEC and local regulations.
• Maintain a tidy, safe work area and contribute to safety/CI initiatives.
• Work at heights of 20–30 ft using a scissor lift when needed.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree in electrical technology preferred).
• 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Proficiency with 480V three-phase power, motor controls, and PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Comfort interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with test equipment: multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters.
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards.
• Journeyman electrician license.
• Hands-on with VFDs and servo systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networks and automation systems.
• English fluency (written and spoken); able to present to groups of employees or customers.
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Computer skills: Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Welding or mechanical skills.
• Experience with 120/208/240/480 voltage systems.
• Basic machining (drilling/tapping).
• Ability to read mechanical prints in addition to electrical.

How you work

• Electro-mechanical aptitude and craftsmanship.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive, accountable attitude.
• Safety-minded; follows OSHA and company safety procedures without compromise.
• Organized, efficient planner who meets productivity goals and drives quality.

Role logistics

• Supervisory responsibilities: none.
• Travel: not required.

Pay and benefits

Compensation: Base salary of $90,000–$95,000 plus participation in LAPP's bonus plan.

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more. After thorough market analysis, we consider experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and related factors when determining base pay.

Tech you’ll touch

• VFDs
• PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo motors

Equal opportunity and working conditions

*LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer*