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Industrial Electrician / Technician

Schneider Electric · Cedar Rapids, IA

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Schneider Electric (industrial) in Cedar Rapids, IA. Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and/or make modification to automated control systems hardware & software.

Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation, SAP, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in Iowa.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 59%
  • ✓ PLC 43%
  • Welding 35%
  • Root cause 24%
  • TPM 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Schneider Electric in Cedar Rapids

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requirements

High school diploma or GED Two (2) years post high school Electrical/Electronic training from a Department of Education accredited school (college) or Department of Labor accredited training organization (apprenticeship) required. Three (3) years industrial electric/electronic experience preferred. Skills necessary Ability to understand complex electrical/electronic equipment, circuits, standards, automation, process controls, and robotic systems. Ability to understand control wiring, blueprints, NEC, NFPA, ARC Flash, and OSHA regulations Able to work safely individually and with others at elevated heights indoors and outdoors. Ability to operate Windows, Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP, and other application software. Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and make modifications to various PLC programs. Ability to adjust and troubleshoot vision/camera systems (Cognex In-Sight, Keyence XG-X Vision Terminal, and Keyence IV-Navigator software). Experience with industrial robots. Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and make modifications to HMI’s. What’s in it for me? Robust benefits package to include benefits eligibility first day of employment. 401k with company match. Opportunity for overtime, but not required. Well-Being benefits. PTO and 13 paid holidays. Climate controlled facility. Starting pay $47.00/hour. 3rd shift hours (which adds $2/hour as shift differential): 11:00 pm – 7:00 am. (after completion of training on 1st shift). Let us learn about you! Apply today. At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation is $47.00 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave

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An Electrical Technician provides critical support to our production team by maintaining our facilities, laboratories, production machines, production equipment and consistently performing preventative maintenance. What will you do? Perform a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to: Play an active role in our safety culture. Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC’s, AC/DC Drives, AC/DC motors, instrumentation, control wiring, and electronics. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical components in contact presses, combustion furnaces, dust collectors, exhaust systems, robotic equipment, AI equipment, conveyor systems, scales, and sorting machines. Provide electrical support for the facility, production, IT department, and Lab. Perform preventative maintenance and enter details and documentation in SAP. Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and/or make modification to automated control systems hardware & software. What

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