JSM Machine Shop Maintenance- Controls Professional

The Controls Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving electrical, control, CNC, PLC, automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role supports equipment uptime, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, machine reliability initiatives, and operational excellence. The incumbent works independently on complex issues while also coaching and supporting less experienced team members, ensuring compliance with Cummins safety, quality, and maintenance standards.

• Champion a strong safety culture by adhering to all Cummins HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately stop work and report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or hazards.
• Follow machine safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and electrical safety requirements.
• Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and promote safe work practices.
• Identify and mitigate hazards associated with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Participate in HSE training and contribute to an injury-free workplace culture.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, CNC, automation, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Support CNC machines, Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), robotic cells, conveyors, nut runners, and automated production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls, servo systems, spindle drives, sensors, motion control systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Conduct panel-level troubleshooting, electrical modifications, system commissioning, and component replacements.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support TPM, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, MTTR reduction, and MTBF improvement initiatives.

• Support, modify, and optimize PLC programs, HMI applications, and machine control systems.
• Implement automation improvements that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and process efficiency.
• Support MES, OEE monitoring systems, and Industry 4. 0 initiatives where applicable.
• Assist with machine upgrades, automation projects, and integration of new technologies into manufacturing systems.
• Develop and implement machine programming solutions to improve machine utilization and overall performance.

• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with electrical drawings, technical documentation, operating manuals, and specifications.
• Apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship during all maintenance activities.
• Support equipment downtime analysis and root cause investigations.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure adherence to established quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, process optimization, and waste elimination.
• Provide feedback into preventive maintenance systems and support continuous improvement projects.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, preventive maintenance documentation, breakdown reports, and spare parts usage in CMMS systems such as MAXIMO.
• Support spare parts planning and inventory management activities.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and vendors for specialized maintenance support and equipment upgrades.
• Schedule maintenance activities to minimize impact on production requirements.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operational teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Act as a technical resource and provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to team members.
• Participate actively in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement teams.
• Complete required training and actively engage in personal and professional development activities.
• Communicate effectively across functions to support business objectives and operational excellence.

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in Electrical Maintenance, Controls Engineering, CNC Maintenance, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Maintenance, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting CNC machining centers, assembly equipment, automated production systems, and manufacturing automation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting expertise in PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls, servo systems, drives, sensors, robotics, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience working with automation platforms such as Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Bosch Rexroth, or equivalent systems.
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, machining, assembly, or industrial production environments is preferred.

• Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• High School Diploma/Secondary Education certificate may be considered where supplemented by significant relevant experience and applicable technical qualifications.
• Certifications in PLC Programming, Industrial Automation, CNC Systems, Robotics, Electrical Maintenance, or related areas are preferred.

• May require licensing or authorization for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations, where applicable.

• Electrical Maintenance Troubleshooting
• PLC Programming Industrial Automation
• CNC Controls Diagnostics
• HMI SCADA Systems
• Factory Automation Control Systems
• Machine Programming
• Servo Drives, Spindle Drives Motion Control Systems
• Electrical Drawings, Schematics Control Panels
• Industrial Communication Networks (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
• Hydraulic Pneumatic Systems
• Robotics Automated Material Handling Systems
• MES, OEE Monitoring Industry 4. 0 Technologies
• CMMS/MAXIMO Applications
• Predictive Maintenance Condition Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis Reliability Engineering
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Nimble Learning
• Values Differences
• Health Safety Fundamentals
• Controls Safety
• Electrical System Troubleshooting
• Manufacturing Knowledge
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Problem Solving Analytical Thinking
• Coaching and Knowledge Sharing