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Job Title: Lead Electrical Technician

Job Description

+ Manage troubleshooting and support for electrical issues on production lines as well as facility equipment and infrastructure across the campus.

+ Conduct routine and advanced PLC program modifications through project upgrades and maintenance troubleshooting activities.

+ Develop new control systems for automation projects.

Responsibilities

+ Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.

+ Lead troubleshooting for equipment PLC programs to minimize downtime.

+ Create new PLC programs where necessary.

+ Design and implement control systems using sensors, motion control, and feedback loops.

+ Comply with all company policies and procedures.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Degree or at least 5 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming, or related fields.

+ Electrical troubleshooting for project add-ons and tweaks.

+ PLC programming, focusing on making tweaks rather than building from scratch.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Ability to interpret and apply NEC, NFPA, and OSHA codes.

+ Familiarity with 3-phase electrical power applications.

+ Experience with RS500, RS5000, Studio5000, and View Studio.

+ Experience with servo motors and controls.

+ Demonstrated ability in PLC troubleshooting, interface, and programming.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 4-year degree in Electrical Technology or Control Systems preferred.

+ 4-6 years of relevant electrical controls technician experience in manufacturing.

+ Ability to be a team player.

+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

+ Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and prints.

Work Environment

The role involves 80% manufacturing and 20% office environment, with no travel required.

The position is for the night shift, operating on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule.

Job Type & Location

+ This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.