Senior Electrical Automation Technician

Currier Plastics, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical and automation roles
  • Strong understanding of PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Experience with wiring diagrams and panel building
  • Familiarity with industrial sensors like Keyence and Sick
  • Basic knowledge of 24V DC electrical systems

Responsibilities

  • Support programming and debugging of PLC systems using Keyence
  • Integrate and set up sensors, actuators, and other automation components
  • Develop and support machine vision systems utilizing Keyence and Cognex
  • Perform electrical panel work and low-voltage wiring
  • Create and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Document work instructions, schematics, and validation protocols
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Benefits

  • Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Generous PTO
  • 401K Match
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Electrical AutomationTechnician with strong engineering capability to support automation, controls, robotics, and machine vision projects.

This role is ideal for someone who can do more than basic technician work, someone who can troubleshoot independently, improve systems, support PLC and vision programming, build panels, create wiring diagrams, and work closely with engineering to develop and upgrade automated equipment.

The right candidate should be comfortable working directly on machines, solving problems on the floor, and contributing ideas like an engineer while staying hands-on with wiring, sensors, PLCs, cameras, actuators, and automation systems.

Essential Job Functions
  • Support programming, debugging, and optimization of PLC systems (Keyence)
  • Assist with integration and setup of sensors, actuators, and other automation components
  • Support and develop machine vision systems (Keyence and Cognex)
  • Perform low-voltage (24V DC) wiring and electrical panel work
  • Read and create wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Assist with documentation, including work instructions, schematics, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Follow company safety standards and support compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements


Requirements

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Pannel wiring
  • Basic PLC programming and ladder logic knowledge
  • Familiarity with industrial sensors (e.g., Keyence, Sick)
  • Understanding of basic electrical systems, including 24V DC circuits


Preferred Experience
  • Experience with machine vision systems
  • Exposure to robotics or automated handling systems

Benefits

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.

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