Electrical Engineering Technician

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on testing complex low-voltage power and control circuits (up to 480VAC), documenting results, and supporting design improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, reading schematics/blueprints, and a valid driver's license; journeyman license preferred. Onsite, direct-hire position with safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and high school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Willingness to train less experienced coworkers.
• Must pass competency test and pre-employment physical including drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Test complex assemblies of up to 480VAC power circuits and control circuits.
• Create and organize testing reports and pretest safety documentation.
• Provide feedback on design issues and continuous improvement plans.
• Train production team on best practices to mitigate installation issues.
• Identify opportunities to prebuild assemblies to aid production efficiency.
• Work safely and maintain a safety-first mindset.
• Care for and store company tools and equipment properly.

Skills

Conduit bending

Wire installation

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Schematics reading

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineering Technician

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion, we are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Test complex assemblies of low voltage (up to 480VAC) power circuits, control circuits, and ancillary systems.
• Create and organize thorough testing reports and pretest safety documentation.
• Provide feedback on design issues and continuous improvement plans.
• Train members of the production team on best practices to mitigate commonly found installation issues.
• Identify opportunities to prebuild assemblies to aid in production efficiency.
• Work safely and demonstrate a safety-first mindset to those around you.
• Proper care, use, and storage of company supplied tools and equipment.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial electrical experience required.
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Proficient in conduit bending, wire installation and terminations, troubleshooting, and use of electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass competency test and pre-employment physical including drug screen
• Willingness to train less experienced coworkers.