Controls Specialist

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for a Controls Specialist in our Lexington, KY, location.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and
enrich lives. Our 135,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of
switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the
way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure
Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position? 

•  Controls/Technical support for various shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
• Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
• Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface and robot programs
• Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• Minimum 2 Year degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field preferred
• Must be willing/flexible to cover 2nd shift when cover is needed 
• Must have high level troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
• A plus to have PLC Programming Skills
• Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
• Motion Control Experience
• Robot Programming Experience
• Machine Vision Experience
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

• English language proficiency (reading, writing, oral) is required

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.  

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) match, and more.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
13% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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