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Schneider Electric
Electrical Controls Specialist
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What they do
A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician works with programmable logic control systems found typically in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
$77,633 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as an Electrical Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
What will you do:
- Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
- Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
- Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution
- Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
- Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
- Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment What will make you successful:
- Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field
- Open to working 2nd shift and weekends
- Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
- Strong PLC programming skills
- Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
- Motion Control Experience
- Robot programming Experience
- Machine Vision Experience
- Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics What's in it for me?
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
- Access to technical training, certifications, and professional development opportunities
- Work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and innovation
- Build a rewarding career with clear growth potential in engineering and operations Bring your technical talent to a team that values your contribution
- apply now! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits
- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $54,400
- $81,600 per year.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance