Electromechanical Systems Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionElectromechanical Systems Reliability Technician

Location: Downingtown, PA

Picture your afternoon starting at 3:00 pm: you review a schematic for a packaging line upgrade, lock out a conveyor, and bring a VFD online after tuning its parameters. A production supervisor radios in about an intermittent fault—your multimeter, PLC software, and knack for troubleshooting isolate a failing starter. By 11:00 pm, the line is humming, controls are stable, and you’ve logged updates for the next shift.

What you’ll tackle

• Apply deep knowledge of electrical theory, NEC standards, materials, and electrical equipment operation to keep systems safe and reliable.
• Start up and shut down equipment following company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for activation and shutdown.
• Use electrical test equipment to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical devices.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar devices.
• Measure, cut, thread, pull, and install electrical conduit; use trade-appropriate hand and power tools.
• Install conduits, transformers, pull boxes, and switches.
• Service and repair starters, motors, and a variety of electrical apparatus.
• Fabricate non‑commercially available parts using common machine and hand tools.
• Determine needs, analyze conditions, and make running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric controls, motor control centers (MCCs), and programmable logic controls (PLCs).
• Install and repair electrical equipment; design electrical control circuits; install electrical wiring.
• Identify equipment and material requirements for projects; read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Coordinate project needs with Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers.
• Assist with training and upskilling maintenance personnel and production associates (machine operators).
• Continually demonstrate proficiency consistent with the role’s job-skill requirements.
• Participate in plant emergencies as required; maintain certifications/training as directed to respond effectively.
• Provide leadership aligned with all safety programs.

What you bring

• 5 years of journey-level industrial maintenance experience installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English.
• Blueprint/schematic literacy and the ability to determine and correct causes of equipment failure.
• Knowledge of low and high voltage systems and core wiring practices.
• Experience performing precision equipment alignments.
• Hands-on background in fabrication, installation, and maintenance of production and support equipment (e.g., arc welders, oxy-acetylene torches, saws, drills, grinders, pumps, engines).
• Meets all testing/training requirements.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting skills, electrical troubleshooting, and 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems.

Tools and technologies you’ll use

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems

Compensation, shift, and benefits

• Starting pay: $34.35/hour
• Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Prescription drug coverage; 401K with company match; New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details); Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts; Corporate discounts