Electrical Engineering Technician

CruitZi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CruitZi, INC in North Houston, TX seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to design and optimize motor control systems for overhead cranes and hoists. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, drawings, and collaboration with mechanical and manufacturing teams.

You will travel to sites for troubleshooting, apply standards such as NEC and vendor specs, and develop wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and panel layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical design and 4+ years in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design electric motor controls for overhead cranes and hoists.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnect drawings.
• Travel to sites for field support and troubleshooting control systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Motor controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

NEC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Danfoss VFD

Job description

About the job Electrical Engineering Technician

Are you an experienced engineer with a knack for designing and optimizing electrical control systems? Our client is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer Technician to join their team. This role is perfect for someone with a background in designing electric motor controls for overhead cranes and hoists and is eager to tackle a variety of engineering challenges.

This role will be onsite in North Houston, TX

Daily Responsibilities:

• Design: Design electric motor controls for overhead cranes and hoists.
• Application: Apply specifications of Magnetic Motor Starters, Relays, and AC inverters.
• Support: Assist in all phases of product development engineering activities.
• Calculations: Calculate wire sizes/overload protection for cranes up to 800V DC and 4160V AC.
• Problem Resolution: Resolve manufacturing problems by collaborating with engineers and technicians.
• Drawings: Prepare single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnect drawings.
• Component Specification: Size and specify purchase components/BOMs based on standards and vendor information.
• Design Improvement: Provide input for design improvements to enhance functions or reduce costs.
• Collaboration: Work with mechanical engineering and manufacturing for control system design.
• Documentation: Develop connection/cable diagrams and general arrangement drawings.
• Field Support: Travel to sites for meetings or troubleshooting control systems when required.

Must have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 4+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
• 4+ years of experience with Electrical Design
• 3+ years experience with Motor Controls
• PLC & HMI Programming experience
• NEC Electrical Code
• Rockwell, Siemens, or Danfoss PLC/VFD programming experience

CruitZi, INC and its partners are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.