Full-Time
Automation & PLC Technician
Rittal
1,001-5,000 employees
Enclosure systems and industrial automation
No salary listed
Urbana, OH, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Associate's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation and control systems is required.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills are required.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls is required.
- Understanding of programmable logic controller programming, human-machine interface systems, sensors, drives, and industrial networks is required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities is required.
- Detail-oriented organizational and problem-solving abilities are required.
- Ability to spend extended periods on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment is required.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and move throughout the facility is required.
- Ability to occasionally lift 25–50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above shoulder height is required.
- Required personal protective equipment includes safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and additional protective equipment as required by the work area.
- Design, build, install, troubleshoot, and improve industrial control and programmable logic controller systems.
- Program, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi programmable logic controller platforms.
- Support robotic systems, including Fanuc, Motoman, ABB, and KUKA controllers and programming languages.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication, and assembly methods.
- Support and manage automation and continuous-improvement projects.
- Research and implement new technologies and processes to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Lead and support new product introductions and manufacturing launches.
- Provide input and technical guidance for machine control systems used in fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint operations.
- Work with single-phase and three-phase power distribution systems.
- Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code requirements and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics, documentation, and machine records.
- Assist the Maintenance Department with troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures.
- Develop and implement long-term corrective actions for machine downtime and product quality concerns.
- Create and support technical training materials for maintenance troubleshooting and repair.
- Participate in benchmarking and continuous-improvement activities supporting world-class manufacturing initiatives.
- Support budget planning and capital equipment improvement projects.
- Achieve departmental targets related to quality, productivity, uptime, on-time delivery, and cost.
- Maintain personal action trackers and provide regular project status updates.
- Participate in production, engineering, staff, and project meetings.
- Support company safety and environmental initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers.
- Experience with robotic automation systems.
- Manufacturing experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, stamping, or related processes.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or ProE.
Rittal is a global provider of enclosure systems, automation, and IT infrastructure. It offers standard and custom hardware for electrical enclosures, cooling, and service modules, paired with software to manage and automate industrial processes. By combining hardware with software through Rittal Software Systems and Rittal Automation Systems, it optimizes and digitizes the full customer value chain, including IT, panel building, manufacturing, and energy sectors. It aims to improve productivity and sustainability by advancing automation, digitalisation, and data-driven operations, while reducing product carbon footprint.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Herborn, Germany
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 15, 2026 Udayan Senapati brings North America commercial firepower.
- June 5, 2026 Automate 2026 showcases integrated Eplan automation against labor shortages.
- July 31, 2026 AI-ready cooling guide signals rising demand for Rittal's thermal products.
What critics are saying
- April 9, 2026 Gagliardi v. Rittal LLC creates legal distraction and settlement risk.
- 2027 EU refrigerant restrictions force cooling redesigns across Rittal's enclosure-thermal portfolio.
- AI infrastructure demand concentration makes hyperscaler delays an existential revenue shock.
What makes Rittal unique
- Rittal standardizes enclosures, power, and cooling across industrial and IT deployments.
- March 17, 2026 Siemens partnership extends Rittal into AI data-center power infrastructure.
- Rittal's U.S.-made VX Hybrid Double Door balances portability with heavy-industry durability.
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Rittal & Eplan UK awarded Investors in People Gold 2026. Rittal and Eplan UK have been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Gold, recognising their shared commitment to developing people, fostering positive workplace culture and driving continuous improvement across both organisations. The achievement marks a significant progression from their previous Silver accreditation, held since 2019. IIP is an internationally recognised accreditation system for workplace culture, and is regarded as the global benchmark when it comes to people management. Its accreditation system is built around nine performance indicators under three categories: leading, supporting, and improving, which together can help create a positive work environment and measurable organisational impact. The Gold accreditation reflects the joint investment Rittal and Eplan have made in their 114 employees and the strength of their collaborative approach as one organisation. To achieve Gold, the majority of IIP's performance indicators must be assessed at an advanced level. Rittal and Eplan achieved advanced ratings across seven of the nine indicators, with the remaining two assessed as established. IIP assessors praised the organisation's supportive management culture, strong recognition and reward programmes, clear career development opportunities, and high-quality internal communication. They also highlighted the widespread understanding of company values, effective employee consultation, wellbeing initiatives and encouragement of innovation and new ideas. Shane Hope, Managing Director at Rittal UK said, "Instrumentation Monthly. Datateam Business Media Limited is incredibly proud to have achieved Investors in People Gold. This is a significant milestone for its organisation and reflects the collective effort, commitment and engagement of its people across both Rittal and Eplan. "Achieving Gold status places Instrumentation Monthly. Datateam Business Media Limited among a select group of organisations, and it demonstrates its shared focus on creating a supportive, high-performing and inclusive workplace. "Most importantly, this recognition belongs to our employees. Their collaboration, openness and dedication are what make Rittal and Eplan such great places to work." Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: "We'd like to congratulate Rittal & Eplan UK. Gold accreditation is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places them in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people." Following this achievement, Rittal and Eplan will continue to build on the feedback from the assessment to further strengthen their people strategy, and enhance their reputation as an employer of choice.
Rittal appoints new CEO of Rittal North America. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - Rittal LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Udayan Senapati as Chief Executive Officer of Rittal North America, overseeing operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Based in Chicago, Senapati will spearhead the company's strategic vision, focusing on accelerated growth - reinforcing Rittal's position as a premier solution partner in Industrial Automation and IT infrastructure. Senapati joins Rittal with over 30 years of global leadership experience spanning sales, product management, marketing, operations, and engineering. He has held senior executive roles at industry-leading organizations, including Danaher, Ametek, and Belden. Most recently, he served as Regional President of Industrial Automation at IMI, where he established a proven track record of driving sustainable growth and strengthening customer partnerships across the data center, automotive, food and beverage, healthcare, semiconductor, and factory automation sectors. "I am privileged to join Rittal at such an exciting time of growth and opportunity," said Senapati. "I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners, and our talented team to accelerate growth and deliver solutions that help meet the needs of industrial automation, IT infrastructure and data centers by leveraging Rittal's strong legacy of engineering excellence and customer commitment." In his new role, Senapati will focus on accelerating Rittal's commercial strategy and enhancing a customer-centric approach. Under his leadership, Rittal will continue to drive innovative hardware and software solutions, including enclosure systems, automation, power, and cooling, that stand at the forefront of value, innovation, and reliability. By leveraging his extensive technical and operational background, he aims to further solidify Rittal's status as a trusted partner in the evolving industrial landscape. "We are confident that Udayan's leadership and deep industry expertise will further strengthen our commitment to our customers' success," the company stated. Senapati looks forward to engaging with partners and stakeholders across the region in the months ahead as he transitions into this key leadership position.
Rittal: new Hybrid Double Door enclosure system offers modularity and portability in heavy industries. Rittal LLC has launched its VX Hybrid Double Door enclosure system, engineered to deliver industry-leading strength without sacrificing ease of movement. This new enclosure combines the best of both worlds: a modular, easily configurable design meets a standalone, closed system that offers maximum ease of use and simplicity. This hybrid solution immediately benefits customers across heavy industries including mining & construction, utilities, oil & gas, water & waste, food & beverage, outside plant, energy & energy storage, agriculture, and pulp & paper sectors. Easy portability. The VX Hybrid Double Door is a robust, yet easily movable solution built to go wherever you need it, fast. Its streamlined frame lets operators reposition the enclosures quickly with as little as two personnel, making it perfect for mobile crews tackling rugged terrain or tight job sites. Fast deployment & install. Designed for minimal assembly with its single-footprint frame, the VX Hybrid Double Door can be easily set into place while the removable center mullion makes adding a mounting panel quick and simple. With full VX25 accessory compatibility and future-ready upgrade options, customers can configure and deploy custom solutions in minutes, not hours. Reliable strength. Engineered with a rigid, fold-over frame that matches the durability of traditional heavy-gauge steel, the VX Hybrid Double Door remains light enough to manage safely. It protects critical components under the harshest conditions without compromising on handling or safety. Manufactured in the U.S. Proudly produced in Urbana, Ohio, the VX Hybrid Double Door is designed and built in America for tough industries. Customers gain effortless mobility around shifting sites, rapid installation and dependable protection for field equipment, corrosion resistance for stainless steel requirements, ease of service, rugged construction, and modular flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements. With its presence in Ohio, customers also gain local service and support. Key quote. Michael Milam, Vice President of Sales for Rittal LLC, expressed his enthusiasm about the opportunities this new enclosure system creates, stating, "The VX Hybrid Double Door is a true game changer for providing operations teams with the highest levels of strength without sacrificing portability. Our customers can now easily move enclosures with just two people, deploy them in minutes, and trust that they'll stand up to harsh job site environments. It's the perfect balance of durability and efficiency."
Siemens and Rittal for upgrading design data center. Key developments include a next generation "sidecar" power rack that delivers fast, scalable, and standardized power directly in the data center white space 17 March 2026 By Editorial staff Siemens and Rittal have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop solutions for more efficient data center power distribution in the IEC market. The standardized infrastructure is intended to accelerate the construction of high- performance data centers, minimize time-to-compute, and address the rapidly increasing power densities of AI applications. Hot to win the challenge of a 1 MW per rack? The Rittal and Siemens shared vision. In AI data centers, power densities exceeding 100 kW per rack have become the norm. By 2030, the power density could increase to more than 1 MW. This requires innovative architecture for power distribution, cooling, and heat recovery. To address this, Siemens Smart Infrastructure is partnering with Friedhelm Loh Group and its largest company Rittal, a global supplier of racks and standardized infrastructure, including power and cooling for leading hyperscalers. "We have a long-standing collaboration with Siemens in a number of fields. We are proud to be taking our partnership to the next level," said Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of the Friedhelm Loh Group. "Both companies are driven by the desire to innovate. As technology leaders, we have a responsibility to keep strengthening our customers' competitiveness with the latest technologies." One of the first joint solutions will be a "sidecar" application that is housed directly in the white space of a data center, where the server cabinets and data storage are located. By bundling the power electronics in a dedicated power rack that supplies the server racks, this type of power supply represents a breakthrough for future AI applications. It provides computing units with a fast, simple, standardized, and scalable supply of power. OCP standards and the modular solution with tested technology from Rittal and Siemens ensure fast deployment, high availability, reliable operation, and maximized tokens-per- watt. These are the prerequisites for quickly bringing these relevant technologies to the digital economy. AI-optimized infrastructure. "To enable the rapid growth of AI, we need smart, reliable, and scalable power supply solutions for data centers and we need them quickly. In combination with our innovative electrical products and solutions, Rittal is an ideal partner when it comes to speed and standardization in infrastructure," said Andreas Matthé, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Other Siemens and Rittal projects include the development of a standardized low-voltage distribution system for modular and containerized data centers as well as optimized solutions for operational and personal safety. The first customer projects are already underway.
Siemens and Rittal partner on AI data center infrastructure. The strategic collaboration aims to standardize power distribution as AI applications drive rack densities toward 1 megawatt. Siemens and Rittal have entered a strategic partnership to develop a standardized infrastructure for data centers, aiming to address the massive power demands of artificial intelligence. The collaboration focuses on creating future-proof power distribution solutions for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) market. The initiative seeks to accelerate construction timelines and minimize "time-to-compute" as the industry grapples with rapidly increasing power densities. In modern AI-driven facilities, power densities exceeding 100 kW per rack have become standard. Industry projections suggest these densities could exceed 1 MW by 2030, necessitating a shift in how power, cooling, and heat recovery are managed within the white space. A primary development in the partnership is a next-generation "sidecar" power rack. This dedicated unit is designed to sit directly alongside server cabinets, providing a scalable and standardized power supply. By bundling power electronics in a dedicated rack, the companies aim to maximize "tokens-per-watt" and ensure high availability for high-performance computing units. "To enable the rapid growth of AI, we need smart, reliable, and scalable power supply solutions for data centers and we need them quickly," said Andreas Matthé, CEO of electrical products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. The joint effort utilizes Siemens' electrical products alongside Rittal's RiLineX and Ri4Power platforms. The companies are also working on standardized low-voltage distribution systems for modular and containerized data centers, focusing on both operational and personal safety. Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, owner and CEO of the Friedhelm Loh Group, said the technology leaders have a responsibility to strengthen customer competitiveness through innovation. The first customer projects are currently underway, and the companies indicated that the collaboration may extend to other industrial applications in the future. Featured. * Strengthening Healthcare Security with Sentri-Zone With over half of physicians feeling unprotected at work, Sentri-Zone offers a proactive shield against the rising tide of healthcare violence. Read Now * Hospital * Facility Security * Physical Security * Executive Protection in a Noisy World: Why Speed and Defensibility Matter CSOs are not short on data; they are short on time and trust. This is particularly true when it comes to Executive Protection (EP) in a high-velocity threat environment, where an online post can escalate into a real-world incident within minutes. Read Now * FBI Warns of Potential Iranian Drone Threat to California Coast Federal intelligence suggests sea-based unmanned aerial vehicle strikes are being considered as retaliation for the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read Now * Homeland Security * Government * Incident Response * How Agentic AI Will Shape the Autonomous SOC at Scale at ISC West 2026 SOCs, a relatively new phenomenon in the field of security, have seen steady, incremental improvements since their inception in the 90s. Fast forward to today, and the architecture of threat detection and response has dramatically outpaced the teams responsible for its oversight. Read Now * March Patch Tuesday Minimal Risks Highlight Shadow AI Threats Security leaders urged to prioritize internal AI audits over low-impact vulnerabilities as Microsoft releases a quiet monthly update. Read Now * Cybersecurity * Artificial Intelligence * Data Security