Manufacturing Controls Electrician, Automation & Drives
NN, Inc - USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description Manufacturing Controls Electrician, Automation & Drives
NN Inc. designs and manufactures high‑performance precision components. Our success is driven by a skilled, empowered workforce committed to reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Role overview
Provide expert electrical maintenance for production, quality, and inspection systems, ensuring uptime and product excellence across the plant.
Primary responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and correct faults on PLC, PC, NC, and CNC controls.
 - Analyze electrical schematics to diagnose equipment issues efficiently.
 - Install, relocate, and align machinery to achieve proper function and throughput.
 - Execute electrical work and basic mechanical repairs and installations facility‑wide.
 - Participate in continuous improvement; implement machine and program changes derived from CI initiatives.
 
Core competencies
- Electrical troubleshooting methodologies
 - Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
 - Experience in a manufacturing environment
 
Preferred experience
- CNC machine controls: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or Fanuc
 - PLC programming and debugging
 - HMI development and troubleshooting
 - Variable Frequency Drive diagnostics
 - Machine vision system troubleshooting
 
Tools and technologies
- Programmable Logic Controllers (Fanuc, Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
 
What we offer
- Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact Focus
 - Safe Work Environment
 - 5%–15% Shift Premium
 - Growth opportunities
 - Wellness programs/Onsite Gym
 - Career Pathways
 - 100% Paid Up Front Educational Assistance
 - (11) Paid Holidays
 - Personal Hours & Vacation Time
 - Onsite Gym
 - $500 Hiring Bonus
 
Bring your automation expertise to NN Inc. and help us keep precision equipment running at peak performance.