Job Summary: The Electrician - Level II performs preventive and corrective electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and support to ensure the availability, reliability, and safe operation of equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role requires working independently with limited supervision, selecting and using appropriate tools and technology. The Electrician contributes to continuous improvement, ensures compliance with safety protocols, and provides electrical expertise across various machines, systems, and plant automation infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE): Follow Cummins safety standards, use PPE, and ensure safe work practices including LOTO, work permits, and risk assessments. Immediately report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions; take corrective action where possible. Support a proactive, interdependent safety culture through participation in HSE training and audits. Maintain compliance with environmental practices and help reduce the environmental footprint of maintenance activities. Electrical Maintenance & System Support: Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency electrical maintenance on manufacturing equipment (CNCs, SPMs, test cells, etc.). Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems using schematics, meters, and diagnostic tools. Install, configure, and maintain automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and drives. Implement and maintain safety systems and interfacing equipment to ensure machine and personnel protection. Support machine shop breakdowns and ensure downtime reduction through effective troubleshooting and spare management. Maintain updated records for breakdowns, history, analysis, and work orders in systems like Maximo. Automation and Controls: Execute programming and configuration tasks using PLC tools such as Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi GX Developer, RS Logix, and others. Work with control networks and communication protocols like Ethernet/IP, Device Net, Profibus, and CC-Link. Develop and implement bench tests, machine logic changes, and control system improvements. Utilize sensor and scanner technologies (e.g., Cognex, IFM) for measurement, quality assurance, and feedback integration. Continuous Improvement & TPM: Support TPM activities and participate in kaizens, quality circles, and CI initiatives. Monitor and implement improvements to boost machine uptime and reduce electrical faults. Contribute to reducing quality defects and improving energy efficiency through system optimization. Team Collaboration & Communication: Communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to coordinate activities. Guide and mentor ITI/DET trainees and ensure discipline and development within the team. Provide timely updates to supervisors on task progress, system issues, or project milestones. Skills & Technical Knowledge: PLC Programming: Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC Step 7, Mitsubishi GX Developer, RS Logix 500. SCADA & MES: Ignition SCADA, SQL, Manufacturing Execution Systems. HMI/Automation: Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Omron, GOT, Zenon. Sensors/Instrumentation: Cognex, IFM, Leuze scanners and sensor studio tools. Communication Protocols: Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, RS232, Device Net. Electrical Systems: Installation, testing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Siemens G120, Mitsubishi. Schematics & Drawings: Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical documents. Safety: LOTO, machine guarding, and risk assessment practices. Experience Requirements: Required: 5-10 years of experience in electrical and electronics maintenance in manufacturing. Preferred: Experience with CNC/assembly/test cell equipment and system-level troubleshooting. Advantages: Knowledge of TPM, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and automation system integration. Additional Responsibilities: Maintain and improve 5S and TPM scores in assigned areas. Ensure compliance with safety and discipline norms by the maintenance team. Support new machine installation, commissioning, and process interfacing. Monitor and control day-to-day plant issues and machine safety measures. Provide timely updates on maintenance KPIs and project feedback to leadership. Competencies: Collaborates: Builds strong relationships and supports team goals. Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, audience-appropriate information. Customer Focus: Understands internal customer needs and meets expectations. Decision Quality: Makes informed and timely maintenance decisions. Drives Results: Delivers consistently under pressure and against tight deadlines. Nimble Learning: Quickly adapts to new tools, systems, and technologies. Health and Safety Fundamentals: Models safe behavior and reinforces safety culture. Electrical System Troubleshooting: Resolves electrical issues using diagnostics and root cause analysis. Controls Engineering Knowledge: Applies advanced knowledge of automation, programming, and sensor integration. Controls Safety: Ensures machines comply with safety regulations and best practices. Factory Automation and Control Systems: Contributes to automation upgrades and system enhancements. Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies practical knowledge of electrical systems in industrial environments. Values Differences: Respects and leverages diverse perspectives within teams. Education, Licenses, Certifications: Required: High school diploma or secondary education equivalent. Preferred: Diploma in Electronics or Controls Engineering. Compliance: May require export control or regulatory licensing based on project requirements.
