Electrical Control System Technician

Liebherr Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Liebherr-America, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Control System Technician to support product development in software and hardware. The role involves fabricating electrical/mechanical prototypes, developing standards for interfaces, and training production teams on implementations.

You will troubleshoot complex issues and ensure lessons are captured in standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering for development, fabricating prototypes, performing root-cause analyses,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of five years related repair and maintenance experience.
• Ability to work overtime occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineering to support mechanical and electrical projects.
• Fabricate prototypes and pilot runs for testing and development.
• Conduct time studies, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design and build tools to improve production processes.
• Identify suitable tools and technologies for production tasks.
• Oversee fabrication, testing and procedure implementation for compliance.
• Train production personnel and provide on-site or remote technical support.
• Interpret drawings and update wiring schematics and 3D models.
• Program devices and create standards for parameterization.
• Assist in engineering changes and production revisions.

Skills

Prototype fabrication

Device programming

Standards development

Troubleshooting complex issues

Training production personnel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school)

5+ years related repair/maintenance experience

Tools

Wiring schematics

3D models

Control systems tools

Job description

The Electrical Control System Technician supports product development engineering in software and hardware applications. The Electrical Control System Technician fabricates, electrical/ mechanical prototypes and pilot run assemblies, defines standards for programming and electrical/ mechanical interfaces and may train production team on implementation of standards. The Electrical Control System Technician troubleshoots complex issues and ensures lessons learned are captured in standards.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Work with Product/Software Design engineering for mechanical and electrical projects to support in the development and advancement of Liebherr concrete technology.
• Fabricate prototypes, pilot runs of electrical/mechanical prototypes for testing and product development/ robustness solutions
• Conduct time studies, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve products and manufacturing flow.
• Design and build custom tools and devices to improve production processes and support daily operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and specify appropriate tools, equipment, and technologies to improve task execution in the production environment.
• Oversee the fabrication, testing, and implementation of new procedures to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to troubleshoot design or manufacturing issues and propose actionable solutions.
• Support engineering changes and participate in the implementation of design revisions into production.
• Evaluate new components and suppliers for suitability and cost-effectiveness within design specifications.
• Interpret and update technical drawings, wiring schematics, and 3D models to assist in accurate assembly and modification.
• Program a variety of devices, create standards for parameterization
• Support and train production personnel to ensure finished good execution
• Provide on-site or remote technical assistance to troubleshoot, repair, or adjust equipment.
• Perform on-site or in-house equipment assembly, upgrades, and modifications as directed by supervisor/ engineering team
• Operate equipment to troubleshoot machine problems and evaluate correctness and completeness of repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of LMT’s workshop and warehouse areas.
• Handle and properly dispose of hazardous wastes, such as oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, parts cleaning solvents, and similar materials.
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation correctly and in a timely manner.

Competencies

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, a minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training in repair and maintenance of construction equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Employee may be required to work occasional overtime.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $39.13–$49.69/hour

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

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