Electrical Technician I

Sperry Rail Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperry Rail Inc. is seeking Production and Electrical Technicians to build and maintain field vehicles. Candidates will work with experienced technicians in a team environment, performing repair and maintenance tasks while ensuring safety compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic company committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Full health and welfare benefits

Engaging work environment

Collaboration within high-performing teams

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; technical trade certificate is a plus.
• Experience: 2-3 years in relevant functions.
• Skills: Effective communication, teamwork, basic automotive electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain vehicles; ensure safety compliance.
• Understand and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Participate in safety and environmental programs.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Using Power Tools

Reading Electrical Blueprints

Proficiency with Office Software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Trade Certificate

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Production position, working under the supervision of an experienced technician and/or Production Foreman.

FUNCTIONS

Production Technician

Build and maintain new and existing field vehicles and related equipment. Perform repair work, adjustments, troubleshoot, and address maintenance issues as required. Ensure vehicle safety compliance as it pertains to equipment, verify newly built vehicles meet all requirements for field service. Participate in shop safety, field safety, health, and environmental programs.

Electrical Technician

Understand electrical schematics, drawings, and blueprints. Have knowledge of mechanical components and their relation to electrical wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic cabling installations for new builds and maintenance of existing equipment. Ability to read blueprints for production assemblies and troubleshoot existing equipment. Work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned by supervisor in a timely manner.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma/GED. Post-secondary education and/or technical trade certificate is an asset.
• Experience: Two to three years’ experience in the functions listed above.
• Skills/Qualifications: Proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use software to input data and conduct research.
• Skills/Competencies:
• Communicate effectively; work in a team environment or independently when needed.
• Using crimping tools and wires to build electrical system enclosures.
• Testing and troubleshooting wires (volts, amps, resistance, continuity meter), identifying wires and electrical circuits.
• Reading electrical blueprints.
• Soldering connectors and wires.
• Basic knowledge about relays, breakers, electrical valves, power supply, PLC, HMI.
• Using power tools.
• Knowledge of American wire gauge standards.
• Motorizing DC bi-directional motors connection.
• Basic automotive electrical system knowledge (battery system connection, DC fuse panel, ignition signal).
• Wiring and pulling cables according to Sperry standards.
• Basic mechanical skills (tapping, using proper screw sizes for specific applications).
• Minimum knowledge about encoder signal systems.
• Install and mount computer units inside rack cabinets, run cables to appropriate equipment, test connections.

Why Sperry

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Full health and welfare benefits.
• Engaging work that is meaningful and intrinsically motivating.
• Opportunity to contribute to advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.
• Collaboration within high-performing, goal-oriented teams.
• Potential for thought leadership in a supportive environment.

About Sperry

Sperry Rail is on a mission to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry through cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global teams develop innovative technologies that position Sperry as a market leader. With nearly a century of modernization and improvement in rail diagnostics, we are committed to advancing science and innovation. We foster a culture of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork. We welcome thought leaders and those passionate about challenging the status quo to join us in bringing new ideas to market. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.