Electrical Technician Lead

JMP Solutions - Canada; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Profit sharing

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead to coordinate and mentor a team of electrical technicians on automation projects. You will perform hands-on assembly, wiring, and testing of control panels, while ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery on site.

You will read detailed schematics, support engineers, and travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally. A tech-focused background with automation experience and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Time served as Electrical Technician.
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar.
• Skilled in assembly, wiring and testing control panels.
• Ability to read technical drawings and parts lists.
• Knowledge of PLCs.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in electrical assembly or related field.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites nationwide and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal communication to support cross‑department collaboration.
• Flexible, proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize resources to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Drive productivity and efficiency within the electrical team.
• Support managers, project engineers, and designers to meet objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership as a role model.
• Develop and enhance technical skills of the electrical team, including apprentices.
• Perform electrical assembly and debugging on automation systems as part of project teams.
• Assemble, wire, and test control panels per schematics.
• Provide maintenance support on equipment, on-site as needed.
• Ensure tools and equipment are available for the team.
• Adhere to ISO9001:2015 and promote safe practices.

Skills

Electrical Technician experience

PLC knowledge

Supervisory experience

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

The Electrical Technician Lead is responsible for coordinating the activities of Electrical Technicians to carry out work in accordance with project deadlines and quality standards. This is a hands‑on role and you will be expected to participate in team activities. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize resources effectively to meet project deadlines, budgets, and production requirements.
• Drive high levels of productivity and efficiency within the electrical team.
• Support managers, project engineers, and designers in achieving their objectives.
• Demonstrate fair, assertive, and effective leadership as a role model.
• Develop and enhance the technical skills of the electrical team, including apprentices.
• Perform electrical assembly and debugging on industrial automation and robotic systems as part of project teams.
• Assemble, wire, and test control panels and machine wiring according to detailed electrical schematics.
• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance support for all equipment, including on‑site tasks.
• Ensure the team has the necessary tools and equipment to perform their duties efficiently.
• Adhere to ISO9001:2015 procedures, promote safe working practices, and maintain good housekeeping while safeguarding the company’s reputation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Time served as Electrical Technician
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar
• Highly skilled in assembly, wiring and testing control panels.
• Ability to work to technical drawings and parts lists
• Knowledge of PLCs
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in electrical assembly or other relevant industry
• Supervisory or mentorship experience
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
• Effective interpersonal relationship and communication skills to create a positive and productive team‑oriented environment with all departments
• A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
• Ideally a background in industrial automation

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifts or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company‑paid short and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid‑time off and company‑paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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