Electrical Engineering Technician

ACTalent; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Job summary

ACTalent seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment and control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will diagnose electrical and control faults, perform wiring and component repairs, and apply basic PLC knowledge to restore safe operation.

You will read schematics, work on control panels, motors, sensors, and automated components, and document maintenance actions while following strict safety practices and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial electrical wiring and repair experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Experience with electrical control panels and industrial electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ladder logic for fault troubleshooting.
• Proficiency using multimeters and diagnostic equipment to test circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Diagnose faults in control panels, machines, motors, sensors, and related components.
• Perform wiring, replacements, and repairs per established standards.
• Troubleshoot relays, switches, sensors, power supplies, motors, and automation components.
• Use multimeters and test equipment to diagnose failures and verify operation after repairs.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance to improve reliability.
• Document repairs and electrical changes for maintenance records.

Skills

Schematic reading

Wiring & repair

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Industrial controls

Motor & VFDs

LOTO safety

Tools

PLC software

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician

The Electrical Engineering Technician plays a key role in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment and electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on position focuses on quickly diagnosing electrical and control issues, performing wiring and component repairs, and using basic PLC knowledge to restore machinery to safe and reliable operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to identify faults and plan repairs.
• Diagnose electrical problems within control panels, machines, motors, sensors, and related components.
• Perform electrical wiring, rewiring, component replacement, and equipment repairs in accordance with established standards.
• Troubleshoot relays, contactors, switches, sensors, power supplies, motors, and other electrical components used in industrial controls.
• Use multimeters and other electrical test equipment to diagnose machine failures and verify proper operation after repairs.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting, including checking inputs and outputs, identifying faults, and following ladder logic to trace issues.
• Replace and troubleshoot motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, switches, and related automation components, including equipment startup and testing after repairs or modifications.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Document completed repairs, modifications, and electrical changes for maintenance records and future reference.
• Follow proper electrical safety practices and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Essential Skills

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Hands-on industrial electrical wiring and repair experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Experience working with electrical control panels and industrial electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and ladder logic sufficient to perform troubleshooting of equipment faults.
• Proficiency using multimeters and electrical diagnostic equipment to test circuits and components.
• Knowledge of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, contactors, switches, and industrial control devices.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting mindset, with the ability to systematically identify and resolve issues.
• Background in industrial equipment troubleshooting and repair, including electrical schematics and wiring.
• Ability to perform control panel and industrial electrical troubleshooting using basic PLC knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC inputs and outputs (I/O) for more advanced fault finding.
• Experience working with PLC software for diagnostics and minor program-related troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs and motor controls in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC industrial electrical systems and their safe application.
• Comfort working with a variety of manufacturing equipment, controls, and automation technologies.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment focused on maintaining and repairing industrial equipment and electrical control systems. The Electrical Engineering Technician works directly on production machinery, control panels, motors, VFDs, sensors, and related automation equipment, using tools such as multimeters and electrical test instruments. The position involves hands-on work around active production lines and requires adherence to strict electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Work may include responding to equipment issues during operating hours, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting equipment startups and testing after repairs or modifications. The environment values reliability, safety, and thorough documentation of maintenance activities, with a focus on keeping machinery running efficiently and safely.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Canton,OH.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.