Senior Electrical Automation Technician

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Automation Technician role is onsite in Kinston, NC, with compensation of $35–$45 per hour. The position supports a food manufacturer's production facility and automation team. The technician maintains and improves electrical control and automation systems to reduce downtime and improve process reliability. The role troubleshoots equipment, software, networks, and servers, partners on new projects, and maintains technical documentation while mentoring maintenance technicians.

What you'll do

• Read electrical schematics and manuals
• troubleshoot equipment and automation or robotics software
• resolve PLC and touchscreen hardware issues
• troubleshoot control networks and servers with IT
• identify automation improvements
• partner with management and engineering on projects
• create manuals and training materials
• mentor maintenance technicians
• maintain and back up electrical and automation documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior electrical automation technician

food manufacturing

kinston nc

$35–$45/hr

allen bradley

rockwell automation

rslogix 5000

plc troubleshooting

robotics

12-hour rotating schedule

night shift openings

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation experience and ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

About the employer

Transparent Search Group is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.