Klein Tools

Industrial Electronics Technician

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Klein Tools

  • Job overview

    The Industrial Electronics Technician at Klein Tools is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining electrical and electronic control systems to support production and building functionality, impacting operational efficiency.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves maintaining electrical circuits and equipment, designing electronic controls using PLCs, writing control programs, testing equipment performance, maintaining documentation, installing motors and power distribution, and using electronic test equipment with minimal supervision.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The job offers paid vacations and holidays, profit sharing, matching 401(k), health insurance including medical, vision, and dental, product discounts, and education and professional development assistance.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least seven years in PLC programming, electrical components maintenance, 480V power distribution, complex controls, and automation, plus strong communication and PC skills.

  • Career development

    The position includes education and professional development assistance, supporting growth and skill enhancement within the company.

  • Work environment and culture

    Klein Tools values quality, customer obsession, innovation, ownership, and teamwork, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment with equal opportunity employment.

  • Company information

    Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products annually, emphasizing innovation and results.

  • Application process

    Candidates with disabilities needing assistance can contact hr@kleintools.com; no other application details provided.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves working with advanced industrial communication protocols and complex control systems, offering a challenging technical environment.

Company overview

Klein Tools is a family-owned American company that specializes in manufacturing high-quality hand tools for professionals in the electrical and telecommunications industries. Founded in 1857 by Mathias Klein, the company has a long history of innovation and craftsmanship, producing tools that are known for their durability and reliability. Klein Tools generates revenue through the sale of a wide range of products, including pliers, screwdrivers, wire strippers, and other specialized tools. The company's commitment to quality and continuous improvement has made it a trusted name among tradespeople for over 160 years.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining electrical distribution and electronics control systems, emphasizing PLC programming and complex control systems experience as described in the job description.

  • Showcase your proficiency with industrial communication protocols like Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, DF-1, and EtherCAT, and your ability to work with 480V power distribution and motor control circuits.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Klein Tools' official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Industrial Electronics Technician role.

  • Connect with current employees in Klein Tools' engineering or maintenance divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on Klein Tools' recent product innovations or asking about the team’s approach to automation challenges.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'PLC programming,' 'electrical distribution,' 'motor control circuits,' 'industrial communications protocols,' and 'automation,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings.

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