Electrical Technician - Automation & Controls Specialist

Friesen's Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance & Long‑The

Job summary

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for Fortune 500 clients. The Electrical Technician role focuses on wiring control panels, programming motors and VFDs, and testing equipment within a project-driven environment.

You will read blueprints, perform electrical testing with meters and scopes, install conduits, and support system startups, with opportunities to grow in a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience or a 2-year technical degree in a related field.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, AC/DC systems, wiring concepts and reading schematics.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC systems, VFDs and motors, and electrical wiring.
• Working knowledge of automation systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Work is project-oriented and may involve several projects at different stages.
• Wiring and labeling control panels.
• Wiring and programming motors & VFDs.
• Running tests on equipment.
• Troubleshooting problems.
• Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.
• Work with AC & DC drives, electrical components analysis, meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
• Read electrical blueprints and technical text.
• Assemble and install electrical conduit with tools.
• Install switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels; fasten with hand/power tools.
• Test circuit continuity for safety and compatibility.
• System startups and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical theory

VFDs & Motors

Electrical wiring concepts

Blueprint reading

Testing with meters/oscilloscopes

System startup & troubleshooting

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Tools

Ohmmeter

Megger

Electrical meters

Conduit bender

Job description

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for Fortune 500 clients. The Electrical Technician role focuses on wiring control panels, programming motors and VFDs, and testing equipment within a project-driven environment.

You will read blueprints, perform electrical testing with meters and scopes, install conduits, and support system startups, with opportunities to grow in a vibrant team.