Electrical Technician

A Electrical Technician is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Wilmington, NC area. This role involves providing hands-on electrical and mechanical support for installation, troubleshooting, and startup of automated production equipment, supervising teams, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating across engineering disciplines in a manufacturing environment.

location: Wilmington, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $21.69 - 33.35 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates

responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on installation and support for new or modified production equipment.
  
  
• Provide mechanical and electrical discipline support for construction, installation, debugging, troubleshooting, and startup of equipment and automated systems.
  
  
• Spend majority of time working directly on the floor with equipment until handover to operations (domestic and international sites).
  
  
• Supervise and guide internal maintenance staff and external contractors during demolition, construction, testing, and commissioning of production equipment.
  
  
• Assist in developing and following project plans and timelines without compromising safety, IP, or quality.
  
  
• Ensure all safety requirements are met, identify risks, and report/investigate incidents.
  
  
• Assess condition and fit of existing equipment for new installations.
  
  
• Execute initial setup and debug of new equipment before handoff to operations.
  
  
• Analyze and optimize equipment installation practices to improve efficiency and timelines.
  
  
• Create, review, and update installation documentation, drawings, and part lists.
  
  
• Interface with external vendors, system integrators, and machine builders to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and performance-compliant project delivery.
  
  
• Provide training to internal staff and external trades on equipment installation procedures.
  
  
• Redline and modify machine documentation and coordinate updates with drafting teams.
  
  
• Procure and expedite required installation materials.
  
  
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and corrective actions for defective components.
  
  
• Modify software programs used in process control and equipment automation.
  
  
• Support the design and development of integrated industrial control systems.
  
  
• Redesign mechanical/electrical components to reduce costs or resolve design issues.
  
  
• Understand and configure control systems for analog/digital I/O, logic sequences, and fail-safe states.

Job Requirements:

• strong hands-on experience using tools, instruments, and alignment devices.
  
  
• Ability to interpret and troubleshoot using electrical drawings and schematics.
  
  
• Knowledge of power systems (480VAC and below).
  
  
• Understanding of process variables: flow, temperature, pressure, level.
  
  
• Ability to work across disciplines (Mechanical, IT, Process Engineering).
  
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a team environment.
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to job site safety and proactive risk management.
  
  
• strong organizational and documentation skills.

Education & Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience (in rare cases).
  
  
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or controls environment.

Desired Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & PLC/PC-based systems: Beckhoff, B&R, Allen-Bradley
  
  
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA70, OSHA compliance.
  
  
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments with a safety-first mindset.
  
  
• Familiarity with the optical fiber manufacturing process (a plus).
  
  
• Experience in PLC code and SCADA/HMI development.
  
  
• Understanding of PID control theory and electro-mechanical systems.
  
  
• strong communication and presentation skills.
  
  
• Bias for action and proactive problem-solving.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Associates

skills:

Electrical

AutoCAD

PLC

SCADA

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.