Laser Engraving Technician: Precision Tags & Markers

Electric Supply & Equipment; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Electric Supply & Equipment is seeking a Design Technician – Laser Engraving to support engineering and production with high‑quality identification products used on control panels and equipment. You will operate laser engravers, interpret drawings, and ensure accuracy of labels and markers.

Responsibilities include template management, print file preparation, and collaborating with engineers and production for timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Experience operating laser engraving or similar equipment.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator or similar software.
• Familiarity with industrial labeling, phenolic materials, and terminal block marker systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and device schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and basic design/engraving applications.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, production teams, and quality personnel.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and file management habits.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with extended computer-based work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laser engraving equipment to produce phenolic tags, legend plates, equipment labels, and panel identification markers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, panel layouts, and device schedules to generate accurate engraving files.
• Verify tag dimensions, text formatting, spacing, and material selection to meet project requirements.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of engraving equipment.
• Use terminal block marker printers to create labels for terminal blocks, wiring devices, and modular components.
• Prepare print files based on wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and BOMs.
• Ensure printed markers meet legibility, durability, and spacing standards.
• Assist Design Engineers with panel documentation, device lists, and labeling plans.
• Maintain organized libraries of engraving templates, material inventories, and print profiles.
• Update job folders with completed tag sets, print logs, and QC records.
• Inspect finished tags and markers for accuracy, alignment, material quality, and engraving depth.
• Confirm labeling matches project documentation and customer specifications.
• Identify and correct errors proactively before releasing materials to production.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of engraved and printed materials.
• Support production teams by providing replacement tags, updated labels, or revised marker sets as needed.

Skills

Laser engraving operations

Panel labeling

Reading electrical schematics

Windows-based software

Adobe Illustrator

Basic design/engraving apps

Communication & collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Eng Tech / Mechanical Eng Tech / Mechatronics

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Electric Supply & Equipment is seeking a Design Technician – Laser Engraving to support engineering and production with high‑quality identification products used on control panels and equipment. You will operate laser engravers, interpret drawings, and ensure accuracy of labels and markers.

Responsibilities include template management, print file preparation, and collaborating with engineers and production for timely delivery.