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Electrical Controls and Maintenance Engineer

Smiths Group


Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

The Electronic Controls and Maintenance Engineer is a full-time on-site role. This position is responsible for installing configuring troubleshooting and maintaining electronic control systems and related hardware used in manufacturing or product environments. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing system issues performing repairs and preventative maintenance updating control logic or firmware and ensuring systems meet performance safety and regulatory requirements. The specialist collaborates with engineering production and maintenance teams to support new equipment commissioning process improvements and system upgrades. Documentation of work performed accurate reporting of issues and adherence to company safety and quality standards are essential aspects of the role.


Qualifications :

  • Strong foundation in electronics electrical control systems PLCs sensors and industrial automation.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Experience with troubleshooting diagnostics and repair of control panels instrumentation and related equipment.
  • Familiarity with programming or configuring control software HMI interfaces or SCADA systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable safety standards lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices around electrical equipment.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering production and maintenance teams.
  • Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Technology Mechatronics or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing industrial or product development environment is beneficial.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies participate in training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing industrial or product development environment is beneficial.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies participate in training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Bachelors degree in a related engineering field or 5 years of experience with the design fabrication and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment in the discipline of electrical controls in an industrial environment.
  • Level 1 or 2 Massachusetts license to perform electrical work.
  • An advanced level of skill programming PLCs from blank projects in ladder logic.
  • A well demonstrated knowledge of all I/O interfacing types (Digital Analog Fieldbus Ethernet Serial) and the evaluation and selection process for them.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the world’s evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisions—John Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more

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