Electrical Technician

Compunnel Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Electrical Technician III to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing hands-on installation support and troubleshooting for new or modified production equipment. You will supervise internal maintenance and contract trades, ensuring successful equipment installation and conversion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering Technology and experience with various electronic test equipment. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills will contribute to enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment performance, making a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation support and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Education in Electrical Engineering Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on installation and troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Supervise internal and contract trades during equipment installation.

Skills

Hands-on installation support

Troubleshooting Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Supervision of maintenance and contract trades

Process start-up

Documentation of Electrical and Controls Systems

Education

AAS Electrical Engineering Technology

BS Electrical Engineering Technology

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fluke Meters

Oscilloscopes

Electronic calibration equipment

Precision flow calibration equipment

Man lifts

Label makers

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician III

Top 3 Skills

1. Has years of successful experience performing hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.
2. Has years of successful experience performing hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, and documentation of Mechanical and Electrical Systems for new or modified production equipment.
3. Ability to supervise internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.

A. Fluke Meters, Oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment

B. Electronic calibration equipment

C. Precision flow calibration equipment

E. Equipment used for machine installation activities: man lifts, label makers, hand tools, etc.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

1. Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.
2. Supervise and provide direction to internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion.
3. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, design, and documentation of Electrical and Controls Systems for new or modified production equipment.
4. Modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.
5. Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.
2. Provide second-level troubleshooting support, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes in design to solve equipment/process issues.
3. Procure and expedite materials for new or modified equipment.
4. Assist in developing electrical installation checklists and schedules.
5. Prepare work orders and direct maintenance personnel and/or outside contract trades in the fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of equipment.
6. Review and update installation documentation and drawings as required.
7. Understanding use and set-up of machine controls for digital and analog I/O.
8. Redline existing schematics and follow-up with drafting services or oversee draftsmen as required to resolve design issues.
9. Provide training to internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.
10. Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Education required:

AAS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering Technology, or BS Electrical Engineering (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Manufacturing