Electronic Specialist

3rd Shift Electronics / PLC Specialist

Our client is a global leader in beverage packaging, operating high‑speed, highly automated manufacturing facilities. The 3rd Shift Electronics/PLC Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement of plant automation systems. This position supports production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, sensors, and electrical controls across can‑making and end‑making equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLC‑based control systems (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell).
• Maintain and modify HMI interfaces, servo drives, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with sensors, instrumentation, robotics, and machine control logic.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on recurring automation faults to reduce downtime.
• Execute scheduled PMs on electrical and electronic systems to ensure equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of PLC programs, electrical schematics, and control logic changes.
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives using data, trends, and system diagnostics.
• Lead or support automation upgrades, line improvements, and new equipment installations.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve throughput, quality, and safety.
• Implement control logic changes to enhance machine performance and reduce scrap.
• Ensure all electrical and automation work complies with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and Ardagh safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits, LOTO procedures, and risk assessments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant electrical panels and control cabinets.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in metal packaging, food/beverage, or other high‑speed industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with PLC‑based automation.
• Strong proficiency with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, RSLogix/Studio 5000, Logix500.
• Experience with HMIs (FactoryTalk View), VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP).
• Experience with Drivers: Yaksawa
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SCADA systems and data collection platforms.