Job Description

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motor controls.
• Build, modify, or develop controls, integration, and electrical portions of manufacturing equipment.
• Program and modify PLCs and HMIs to support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Provide schematics/documentation of electrical control systems utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
• Assist in the integration of new equipment into existing control systems.
• Provide technical support for control-related issues across production and maintenance teams, including using electrical schematics to perform electrical system troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations, wiring diagrams, and change logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and company policies.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Discuss machine operation variations with managers or maintenance team members to diagnose problems or machine repair.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support manufacturing goals.
• Train maintenance personnel on basic control system troubleshooting and operation.
• Operate a forklift and maintain a forklift license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred) OR 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with control systems in lieu of education.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI configuration.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Models VT’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

*This position is also open to entry level applications that have an interest in Industrial Automation, Engineer, or Electrical interests.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force

frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down

ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow,

slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at

the waist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.