What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electromechanical PLC Technician position at Actalent?
Job Description
This role supports the assembly, integration, and maintenance of industrial systems in a high-performance production environment. The Electromechanical PLC Technician works hands-on with electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring reliable operation of complex equipment and supporting mission-critical production activities.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems used in industrial production environments.
- Integrate industrial equipment and control systems into existing production lines and facilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with electromechanical and PLC-based systems to maximize system uptime.
- Provide on-site technical support to operations teams, including diagnosing issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Assist with system commissioning and startup activities, including testing, verification, and performance optimization.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation such as wiring diagrams, procedures, and maintenance records.
- Support end-user training by explaining system functions, operating procedures, and basic troubleshooting steps.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve system reliability and performance.
- Follow safety procedures and industry standards while working on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems in industrial environments.
- Proficiency in PLC systems, including PLC programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation.
- Ability to assemble, install, and maintain electrical and mechanical components safely and accurately.
- Demonstrated experience integrating industrial equipment into production environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving technical issues on complex systems.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial assembly, maintenance, or commissioning.
- Technical certification in electrical, electromechanical, or a related field.
- Certification equivalent to U.S. low-voltage electrical standards (preferred but important for the role).
- Ability to develop clear technical documentation and support user training.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for short assignments (such as a few weeks to a month).
- Experience with PLC or industrial control systems in production or manufacturing environments.
- Spanish language skills are a plus and can support collaboration during international travel.
- Familiarity with commissioning new industrial systems and bringing them into full operation.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments where system reliability is essential.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with operations, engineering, and support teams.
- Motivation to contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects, such as modernization of critical systems.
This position is based onsite in a brand-new facility in Olathe, offering a modern and well-equipped industrial environment. The role involves hands-on work with electromechanical and PLC-based systems in a production setting, requiring regular interaction with equipment, tools, and technical documentation. The workday is primarily spent on the shop floor and in technical areas rather than in a traditional office. Occasional short-term travel to Spain, typically ranging from a few weeks to about a month, may be required to support system integration or commissioning activities. The environment emphasizes safety, collaboration, and reliability as part of a large-scale program to upgrade critical industrial and infrastructure systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Overland Park, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $87000.00/yr.
Company has health dental vision and 401 benefits
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
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Salary : $45,000 - $87,000