Electrical Engineering Technician- Product Development

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading thermal solutions provider is seeking a Product Development Electrical Engineering Technician to support the build and testing of electronic control units and chillers. The role requires collaboration with engineers and includes responsibilities like circuit troubleshooting and enhancing production processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering technology and hands-on experience in fabrication and testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with fabrication, troubleshooting, and testing of motor controllers, complex electrical circuits, PLC systems or other relevant control system experience.
• US citizenship or permanent residency strongly due to ITAR requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on build support of control and electrical panels.
• Support prototype builds electrically by resolving design issues.
• Design mounting and enclosure solutions for electrical components.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication and testing

PLC programming

Teamwork skills

Critical thinking

Education

E.E.T or E.M.E.T degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

PLC programming software

Job description

Overview

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal solutions provider serving diverse markets including Defense, Aerospace, High-Performance Computing, Power Electronics, Medical and HVAC industries. We provide thermal products and engineering services to leading defense and commercial companies and conduct advanced research and development for government agencies. Our products serve mission-critical devices, from MRI and CT scanners to energy-efficient buildings and satellites. ACT is committed to customers, employees, and the community. Innovation, Teamwork and Customer Care are core values.

Position summary:

The Product Development Electrical Engineering Technician supports various phases of projects, primarily the build and testing phase (planning, assembly, and troubleshooting of first-time builds and low-volume production orders). As a member of the Product Development department, the Electrical Technician will work on design, fabrication, and testing of ECUs and Chillers. Technicians collaborate with Engineering personnel to build new products that satisfy customer requirements and determine the best assembly sequence to support future production.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on build support of control and electrical panels. Wiring of ECUs, Chillers, and related products
• Support prototype builds electrically by resolving design issues and ensuring accurate and complete documentation
• Support testing of components, sub-assemblies and prototype systems
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to electrical test fixtures and procedures
• Review work instructions and procedures for proper control panel assembly wiring
• PLC programming/troubleshooting (experience with Phoenix Contact hardware and PC WORX software a strong plus)
• Design mounting and enclosure solutions to support electrical components in mechanically driven systems
• Assist in preparing clear, thorough work instructions and build documentation to support prototype and production assembly teams
• Collaborate with purchasing, fabrication vendors, and internal teams to support custom component procurement
• Assist in developing 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks, focusing on electrical panels and wiring
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and routings within the Epicor MRP system (training provided)
• Review complex electrical schematic details
• Utilize information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals
• Work with a multidisciplinary group of engineers and technicians
• Adhere to ACT’s Quality Manual, safety and corporate policies, standards of conduct, rules and procedures

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities

Initiative: Product Development engineers don\'t have a daily agenda and are expected to take the initiative to work closely with customers, vendors and ACT personnel to fulfill project goals and objectives.

Technical knowledge: A strong academic engineering background with hands-on fabrication and testing capabilities.

Teamwork skills: Ability to give and receive encouragement, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with team members to achieve common goals.

Critical thinking skills: Projects vary widely; the ability to adapt strategies and design approaches, dive in, experiment, and develop innovative solutions is essential.

Desire to grow: The ideal candidate strives for excellence, sets lofty goals, and seeks to expand engineering and project management skills and leadership ability.

ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , color, , , , , , status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a , or any other trait protected by law.

Requirements

• US citizenship or permanent residency strongly due to ITAR requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, MRP Systems, and PLC programming (PC WORX or PLCnext)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with fabrication, troubleshooting, and testing of motor controllers, complex electrical circuits, PLC systems or other relevant control system experience
• E.E.T or E.M.E.T degree is preferable
• Strong problem-solving ability and desire to iterate complicated solutions
• Good verbal and written communication skills