Senior Electrical Technician

Job Description: Looking for a talented and self-motivated Electrical Technician. The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of industrial equipment manufacturing, including wiring, panels, troubleshooting and reading / understanding schematics and must be comfortable working independently without continuous guidance.

Job Duties:

• Wire, assemble and troubleshoot complex industrial automation equipment.
• Electrical Panel assembly and diagnostics.
• Electromechanical duties, such as cutting holes for connectors, drilling and tapping holes for mounting components, using jig saws for cut-outs, etc.
• Select (and order) appropriate wire gauges, colors and routing (separation of AC/DC).
• Select (and order) common electrical components, such as power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, etc.
• Provide feedback to engineers by collaborating in meetings and providing markups on schematics.

Skills/Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience / comfortable working with schematics and providing markups as needed.
• Computer skills, using Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. but also using AutoCAD / Adobe Acrobat to view and mark up schematics.
• Experience with frequently used control components, such as I/O modules, (safety) relays, power supplies, breakers, other DIN rail components, etc.
• Fluent with basic electrical tools such as wire strippers, crimp tools and must have excellent soldering skills.
• Proven experience with complex system integration and diagnostics.
• Troubleshooting skills, including using meters for continuity and basic voltage/current checks.
• Basic skills using mechanical tools, such as hand drills, hole taps, jig saws, Dremel tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, socket wrenches, rulers, tape measures, vernier calipers, etc.

Strongly Desired:

• Safety compliances, preferably CE.

Education/Experience:

Required: Associates degree in Electrical / Electromechanical assembly or related field;

• 5+ yrs. experience in a related field

Other Skills required:

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written as well as proven effective teamwork.
• Flexibility; comfortable with changing priorities and supporting mechanical assembly when required.
• Understanding of cable types, such as coax, shielded, twisted pair, etc.
• Understanding separation of AC/DC, communication cabling and sensitive analog cabling.
• Experience in additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing.

Travel:

Expectation is up to 15%

Relocation:

Relocation package is negotiable.