Industrial Automation Reliability Technician (PLC/HMI)

Industrial Automation Reliability Technician (PLC/HMI)

Company: Eaton – ES GEIS BLD division | Location: Reno, NV

About the role

Ensure the uptime, safety, and performance of a diverse mix of industrial equipment—from mechanical power presses to automated lines with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems. You will blend electrical expertise with mechanical know-how to diagnose faults, execute PMs, and drive continuous improvement.

Schedule & pay

• Core hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Hourly rate: $34.20 + .50 shift differential per hour

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll tackle

• Troubleshoot/repair electronic and mechanical issues on plant machines and facility systems.
• Service power presses, power transmission devices, conveyors, and un-coilers.
• Install, commission, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, MCCs, PDCs, and AC/DC/stepper/servo motors.
• Build/modify control panels; work confidently with three-phase and single-phase power and control circuits.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect electrical systems to meet NEC requirements; identify hazards/defects and correct them.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints; use electrical/electronic test equipment and hand/power tools.
• Install new/used manufacturing equipment and execute supporting fabrication/machining.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and boom lifts to access elevated work areas.
• Fabricate mechanisms and devices to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Perform welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry as necessary.
• Champion Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Your background (minimum)

• High school diploma/GED with 1+ year maintenance experience, OR a technical school diploma, OR an Associate’s in electronics or commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints/schematics.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation available; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Reno, NV. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from this limitation.

Preferred extras

• 2+ years of PLC troubleshooting/programming.
• 5 years of electrical experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI/drive software.
• Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Background with mechanical power presses, roll forming, sheet metal fabrication, and GMAW.

Additional requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• CMMS experience.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to start on 1st shift for training (4–6 months for orientation/onboarding).
• Comfort interfacing with vendors to troubleshoot, commission, and source parts.
• Knowledge of clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, compressed gas systems, water systems, and cooling systems.

Benefits that start Day 1

• Health benefits effective day one of employment
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement, and more

Location & relocation policy

Role is based in Reno, NV. No relocation benefit is being offered. Candidates must be within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV (Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation).

Work environment & physical demands

• Standing for full shifts; kneeling, bending, and climbing.
• Regularly lifting up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Use of PPE per company policy.
• High noise areas (hearing protection may be required).
• Frequent forklift traffic.
• Indoor/outdoor work.
• Exposure to oils, lubricants, and solvents.

Hiring process & privacy

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.