Electrical Engineering Technician

Alloy Enterprises; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician in Cranston, RI to support experimental development by setting up sensors, data acquisition, and automation hardware. You will configure, troubleshoot, and validate test systems with close collaboration from engineers to ensure safety, accuracy, and reliability.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and LabVIEW, PLCs, and VFDs; be able to read electrical schematics; and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Hands on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD setup.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• US Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in fire suppression R&D testing.
• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW programs for data collection, test control, and system monitoring.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving wiring, communication protocols, control logic, and instrumentation performance.
• Maintain wiring diagrams, test configurations, and system component records.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships across a variety of teams.

Skills

Instrumentation

Sensors

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

PLC programming

VFD setup

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

US Citizenship

Education

Associate/Bachelor in electrical engineering technology or related

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places & the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Cranston, RI.
The Electrical Engineering Technician will support experimental development by setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting sensors, instrumentation, automation hardware, and data acquisition systems. You will work closely with engineers to ensure test systems operate safely, accurately, and reliably. We require candidates to be US Citizens and/or permanent residents of the US. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

How You Will Do It

• Set up, configure, and maintain sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in fire suppression R&D testing.
• Develop, modify, and maintain LabVIEW programs for data collection, test control, and system monitoring.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot automation hardware including PLCs and VFDs.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving wiring, communication protocols, control logic, and instrumentation performance.
• Maintain wiring diagrams, test configurations, and system component records.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships across a variety of teams.

What We Look For

Required

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Hands on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and VFD setup.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• US Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Preferred

• Experience working with water or hydraulic test loops, including pumps, valves, and flow control systems.
• Experience within the fire protection industry.

Compensation

$28.00- $38.00/hr. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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