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Industrial Electronics Technician

Klein Tools
Elk Grove Village, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Nov 2025
💰 $112,000/yr($74,000/yr$112,000/yr)

About the role

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:


• Paid Vacations & Holidays

• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)

• Discounts on Klein Tools products

• Education and Professional Development Assistance


As an Industrial Electronic Technician, you will be responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical distribution and wiring systems; and for the design, installation, and maintenance of electronics control systems for equipment and building functionality. You must also be able to support all electrical needs of the business.
Job Responsibilities
1. Maintain complete knowledge of electrical circuits in assigned areas, including all forging equipment, induction heating equipment, CNC machines and building support equipment.
2. Use PLC program software to diagnose equipment issues.
3. Must maintain all electrical prints and documentation required to troubleshoot plant equipment.
4. Install and maintain motors, motor control circuits, VFD drives, and 480v-power distribution.
5. Operate electronic test equipment such as multi-meters. Use general hand and power tools for installation of equipment.
6. Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years applicable professional experience to include PLC programming, maintaining electrical components, 480V power distribution, complex controls, and automation.
• Working knowledge of standard electrical and electronic test and measurement equipment as required for the work.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of PLC and digital control devices and wiring methodologies.
• Must have strong communications skills, verbal and written. This includes basic PC/Internet skills such as E-mail, Word and Excel.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb heights up to 10 feet, while using Personal Protective Equipment.
This role has an hourly salary range of $37- $56/hr. In addition, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.


Your main focus:


· Quality

· Customer Obsession

· Innovation

· Ownership

· Teamwork


Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.

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