Engineering Technician

Titan, Inc; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company, in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to review BOMs and ensure ERP compatibility, device tagging, and schema integrity.

You will collaborate with EE/CE teams, support documentation standardization, and help drive design quality across industrial automation projects. Strong detail focus and CAD tool proficiency are valued; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and BOMs.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate BOM entries for accuracy and ERP compatibility.
• Ensure device tags and cable identifiers are consistent across schematics and BOMs.
• Perform cross-reference checks in electrical schematics to ensure signal continuity and accuracy.
• Identify and flag missing or inconsistent components in prints or BOMs.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Controls Engineers to implement standardization in documentation practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation and design quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Schematic validation

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

BAAN ERP

SharePoint

Vault

Job description

Burke Porter, An Ascential Technologies Company
Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA

Description

Accountabilities

• Review and validate BOM entries for accuracy and ERP compatibility.
• Ensure device tags and cable identifiers are consistent across schematics and BOMs.
• Perform cross-reference checks in electrical schematics to ensure signal continuity and accuracy.
• Identify and flag missing or inconsistent components in prints or BOMs.
• Collaborate with Electrical and Controls Engineers (EE/CEs) to implement standardization in documentation practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation and design quality.

Required competencies / experience / qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in technical documentation
• 2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and bills of material
• Familiarity with ERP systems (BAAN a plus)
• Experience with electrical standards and codes (e.g., NFPA 79, IEC standards, UL508A)
• Familiarity with control systems and industrial automation components (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives)
• Familiarity with wiring practices and panel layout design
• Experience with schematic checking tools or automated validation software a plus
• Understanding of machine assembly and electrical panel construction in a custom equipment environment
• Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience with version control systems or document management tools (e.g., Vault, Copia, SharePoint)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills (e.g., VBA) are a plus
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with digital twin or simulation tools is a plus
• Experience supporting design reviews or quality audits
• Willingness to travel domestically (0-10%) as needed

Other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

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