Electrical R&D Technician: LabVIEW & PLC Systems

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

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