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.