Electrical Lab Technician

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials with a broad impact across industries. Our global team develops new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials for customers worldwide. Join our team to create, improve and innovate the everyday.

The Electrical Lab Technician will build and test electrical systems based on schematics, perform quality control procedures, and support development activities related to metal quality and pumping systems. This role involves laboratory equipment inspections, calibrations, and maintenance/repair.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Build and test electrical assemblies and systems on capital equipment, including point-to-point wiring and installation of electronic and electro-mechanical components.
• Perform laboratory equipment inspections, calibrations, maintenance, and repair related to metal quality and pumping systems.
• Create and maintain laboratory procedures, inspection results, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, troubleshooting, and customer service.
• Assist engineers with drawing/design support, workflow efficiency analysis, and manufacturing variance evaluation.
• Periodically visit customer locations to evaluate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and systems.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field, plus two (2) years of electromechanical experience in an industrial laboratory environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Solid Works CAD/PDM software, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Electrical/Technical Skills. Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, sketches, written specifications, and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, position, tolerances, orientation, and dimensions. Advanced understanding of electricity and electrical circuits, electrical schematics, safety potential, grounding, and electrical control systems. Ability to use a variety of hand and machine operated tools with precision and dexterity.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to consult cross-functionally, explain technical details, and remain team-oriented and flexible in approach.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills and ability to use a variety of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and 3D Design.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Continuous improvement mindset and approach to work.
• Travel. Ability to travel by land and air, domestically and internationally, up to 15%. Ability to maintain motor vehicle driving record in good standing, as defined by Pyrotek’s driving record requirements.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25…