Engineering Technician - Electrical

JellTech Consulting; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JellTech Consulting seeks an Electrical Technician in Milwaukee for a long-term contract. You will work hands-on in an electrical test lab, building MCCs and switchgear, and conducting UL and IEC compliance tests in high-current environments.

Responsibilities include assembling components, preparing test setups, documenting results, and ensuring safety with LOTO and 5S practices. Collaboration with development and lab engineers is expected to support design verification and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with high-energy systems and safe work practices.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and Six Sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure MCCs and switchgear test samples according to drawings and specs.
• Assemble components for standard and custom test configurations.
• Prepare test setups for high current, high power testing.
• Conduct tests per UL 845/UL 891 and IEC 61439 series.
• Document test procedures, setups, results, and observations.
• Capture data, anomalies, and deviations in formal records.
• Maintain lab safety, cleanliness, and audit readiness.
• Support design verification with development engineers.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Power wiring

Control wiring

Test instrumentation

Reading electrical schematics

Interpreting mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)

5S methodology

Six Sigma concepts

Tools

UL/IEC test equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Electrical technician level to join a major manufacturing company in Milwaukee for a long term contract.

Pay: $30-35/HR

Description:

You will work directly hands-on in an electrical test lab, building and configuring MCC and switchgear test samples. You will implement UL and IEC compliance testing in high-current environments. You will strictly observe electrical safety and LOTO requirements while doing so. The role includes precise documentation of test setups and results, close collaboration with development and high current lab engineers, and maintaining a 5S driven, safe, and organized lab environment to support reliable test execution.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and configure Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear test samples according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Assemble electrical and mechanical components to support standardized and custom test configurations
• Prepare test setups for high current, high power electrical testing
• Conduct electrical tests following applicable standards, including:
  • UL 845
  • UL 891
  • IEC 61439 1
  • IEC 61439 2
• Complete common electrical tests such as:
  • Short circuit testing
  • Arc flash testing
  • Temperature rise testing
  • Dielectric (hi pot) testing
• Support safe operation of equipment in high current laboratory environments
• Document test procedures, setups, results, and observations
• Capture test data, anomalies, and deviations in formal test records
• Support traceability and compliance documentation requirements
• Follow all electrical safety, LOTO, and laboratory safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit ready workspace
• Apply 5S principles to lab organization and test areas
• Support a culture of safety in high energy test environments
• Work with development engineers to support design verification activities
• Partner with high current lab engineers during complex or hazardous testing
• Provide hands on technical support during failure investigation and root cause analysis
• Communicate test status, issues, and findings

Skills: The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Hands on experience with:
  • Electrical and mechanical assembly
  • Power and control wiring
  • Test instrumentation and lab equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Mechanical aptitude and hands on troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Electrical safety practices
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Safe work practices for high energy systems
• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and 5S principles

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience testing MCCs, switchgear, or industrial power products
• Familiarity with UL and IEC compliance testing

Company Description

Your local Southeast Wisconsin Staffing company striving to become the most trusted company to help you find people in the state.

Company Description

Your local Southeast Wisconsin Staffing company striving to become the most trusted company to help you find people in the state.