Electrical Technician Intern

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group is seeking an Electrical Technician to apply electrical and mechanical principles in building and installing troughs, conduit, and control panels that meet design specifications. You will troubleshoot control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup, and perform initial testing before shipment to customers.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology programs, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• Requires keen attention to detail and high safety awareness.
• Ability to travel approximately 2-3% annually.

Responsibilities

• Build and install trough, conduit, and control panels that meet design specifications.
• Troubleshoot control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment.
• Conduct initial testing on newly designed equipment before shipment to customer locations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Wiring/Conduit

Independent work

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate or Associate degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Technician applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to build and install trough, conduit, and control panels that meet design specifications. He or she also trouble shoots control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment. Lastly, the electrical technician performs initial testing on all newly designed equipment before it is shipped to a customer’s location.

EDUCATION:

Required: Currently enrolled and perusing a undergraduate or associates degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required : Keen sense of attention to detail, highly safety conscious, high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, oral and written communications skills. The position requires approximately 2-3% travel annually.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):

• Basic electrical knowledge of low and high voltage and the ability to troubleshoot, pull and label wire in panels.
• Ability to bend, run and attach rigid conduit.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team is essential.
• Completes special projects upon request, and other duties may be assigned.
• Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using: blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
• Inspect and clean equipment.
• Exhibits detailed knowledge of all equipment, machines, and duties.
• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work typicaly involves periodic review of output by supervisor of the process.

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