Electrical Engineering Technician

Recruitment Innovations; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMACS Electric Motors in Brisbane/Yatala seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician for a permanent full-time role. You will read blueprints, diagnose faults, assemble and test equipment, and ensure safety compliance on installations.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III/IV in Electrical & Electronic Eng and at least 3 years' hands-on experience. A practical, methodical approach and calm under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Read electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams to ensure compliance.
• Diagnose faults using electrical test equipment and instrumentation.
• Repair and replace faulty wirings and defective parts.
• Prepare drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
• Select, cut and connect wires and cables.
• Prepare estimates of material costs and quantities.
• Assemble, install, test, calibrate, modify and repair electrical equipment to conform with regulations and safety requirements.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies and systems to correct deviations.
• Maintain installed systems; undertake workshop duties.

Skills

Technical skills

Practical skills

Problem solving

Up-to-date with tech

Methodical

Stays calm under pressure

Education

Certificate III/IV in Electrical & Electronic Eng

3+ years experience

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

EMACS Electric Motors are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Electrical Engineering Technician to join their team in Brisbane, Yatala QLD. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Adhere to strict occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Read electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams and specifications to determine compliance with regulations and safety standards
• Use electrical test equipment/instrument to diagnose faults
• Repair and replace faulty wirings and defective parts
• Prepare of drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations
• Troubleshooting and fabricating parts, using hand tools and specification
• Select, cut and connect wires and cables
• Prepare of estimates of material costs and quantities
• Assemble, install, test, calibrate, modify and repair electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies and systems to correct functional deviations
• Maintenance of installed systems
• Undertake workshop duties such as assembling protection relays, metering and indicating devices
• Collect data and prepare complex calculations to create charts and graphs

Skills and abilities

• Strong technical and computer skills
• Practical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A willingness to keep up to date with advances in technology
• A logical, accurate and methodical approach to your work
• The ability to stay calm under pressure

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology or another related field.
• Work experience at least 3 years

Salary range is $75,000 - $85,000 pa commensurate with skills and experience Full time position Applications open on 5th October 2026 and closes on 5th November 2026