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Electrical & Automation Specialist

Consea America

Client Overview:  Our client is a global industrial manufacturer with operations in North America. The company is committed to technical excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. To support a highly automated U.S. production facility, they are seeking multiple Electrical & Automation Specialists to strengthen technical support within the plant.

Mission: The Electrical & Automation Specialist supports and optimizes automation-driven production systems to ensure maximum equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and uptime.

This role partners closely with Maintenance and Production teams to troubleshoot complex electrical and PLC-based systems, strengthen automation capabilities within the facility, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities :

- Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Provide hands-on support for PLC-driven production systems and automated equipment

  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, robotics, sensors, drives, and packaging automation

  • Ensure rapid resolution of automation-related downtime in a 24/7 production environment

- Equipment Reliability & Uptime
  • Support maintenance teams in improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

  • Optimize automation systems to improve reliability and reduce operational losses

  • Assist in diagnosing recurring equipment failures and implementing corrective actions

- Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to strengthen automation knowledge within the team

  • Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives

  • Support preventive and corrective maintenance strategies related to automation systems

- New Installations & System Integration
  • Assist with startup and integration of new automated production lines

  • Support commissioning and validation of automation equipment

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure technical standards and system performance

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering) with minimum 5 years manufacturing experience OR Journeyman Electrical Certification with 15 years of industrial electrical and automation experience

  • Extensive experience as a senior-level troubleshooter in manufacturing electrical systems

  • In-depth knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage electrical installations

  • Strong expertise in PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols

  • Experience managing OT networks and automation infrastructure

  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

  • Understanding of industrial IT systems and automation cybersecurity

  • Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and regulatory standards preferred

  • Strong understanding of electrical safety, food safety (GMP), and regulatory compliance

Other information: Candidate must show proof of US citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.  

Vacancy posted a month ago
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