Engineer Electrical / Controls Technician

Engineer Electrical / Controls Technician

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ENGIN001249

Posting Details

Posted: August 13, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

1 location

Holstein, IA 51025, USA

Job Details

Description

Description:

Electrical / Controls Technician is part of the Engineering Resources Team for the Flush Door Division of VT Industries. Primary responsibilities will be focused on the Holstein Site with project or resource support for the other facilities as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Build, modify, or develop controls, integration, and electrical portions of manufacturing equipment.

Provide schematics / documentation of electrical control systems utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.

Use electrical schematics to perform electrical system troubleshooting.

Participate in daily production team meetings

Discuss machine operation variations with managers or maintenance team members to diagnose problems or machine repair.

Read shop orders and maintain records of completed orders

Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times

Operate a forklift and maintain a forklift license

Maintain a clean and organized workstation; complete 5S checklist

Work individually or with team members as assigned, maintaining a positive work environment

other duties as assigned

Position requirements

Professional Characteristics

Accepts responsibility, hold himself/herself accountable for performance

Self-starter, who takes initiative and possesses a strong work ethic

High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes, etc.

Strong written and oral communication skills with team members and vendors

Team player throughout the organization

High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Control or related field of study preferred; 4 years of equivalent to work experience will be considered.

Ability to work well with others.

Be a leader in safe work habits and practices.

Follow all safety guidelines and policies.

All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

*This position is also open to entry level applicants that have an interest in Industrial Automation, Engineering, or electrical Interests.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time

Possess finger dexterity to write, type and use a calculator

Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal

Ability to speak and hear, and walk through facilities

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required

Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties

Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Ability to bend downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Problem solving

Intermediate

AutoCAD

Intermediate

Maintenance

Novice

Communication

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Schematics

Electrical Background

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.