Electrical Technician - PHWP

Timken; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable part-time Electrical Technician to join our Professional Experience Program. This role supports the development, design, and implementation of manufacturing electrical designs and projects, helping advance our motion technology.

You will assist engineers with electrical assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety protocols are followed while gaining hands-on experience in a global industrial

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school (undergraduate or relevant post‑secondary programs).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to the program schedule and comply with safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Proven experience in technical training, instructional design, or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical assembly, wiring, installation, and test per drawings.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems and control issues; escalate when needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on control panels and wiring; document actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate fixes and update schematics.
• Adhere to safety protocols including lockout/tagout and recordkeeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Inclusive environment

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

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What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable part‑time Electrical Technician to join our Timken - Professional Experience Program. This role is crucial in assisting with the developing, designing, and implementation of manufacturing electrical designs and/or projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineering projects by performing electrical assembly, wiring, component installation, and setup/testing according to drawings and instructions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems and control issues (PLCs, drives, sensors, relays, wiring); implement corrective repairs or escalation when needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on control panels, wiring harnesses, and related equipment; document findings and actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate fixes, update schematics, and support design changes through hands‑on testing and verification.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, and maintain accurate troubleshooting and repair records in the maintenance/project system.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school (undergraduate or relevant post‑secondary programs)
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to the program schedule and comply with safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Proven experience in technical training, instructional design, or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
  

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits
  

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