Electrical Technician

Bray Controls
13333 Westland East Blvd
Houston, TX 77041, USA

Bray Controls
13333 Westland East Blvd
Houston, TX 77041, USA

The Electrical Technician provides hands‑on technical support for the development, testing, validation, manufacturing, and sustaining of electric actuators, and related control systems. This position is responsible for assembling prototypes, wiring and troubleshooting electrical systems, conducting laboratory testing, collecting and documenting test data, supporting certification activities, and assisting engineers with product development projects. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented technician with strong electrical and electro‑mechanical aptitude who enjoys working in a fast‑paced engineering environment and contributing directly to the development of new products.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for supporting product development, laboratory testing and validation, troubleshooting and failure analysis, manufacturing and sustaining activities, and laboratory operations.

• Build, modify, and maintain electrical and electro‑mechanical prototypes.
• Assemble and wire prototype control panels, actuator assemblies, test fixtures, and evaluation boards.
• Assemble and rework PCBs and verify they are operational.
• Create wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies.
• Assist engineers with evaluation and characterization testing of new designs.
• Support engineering investigations and root‑cause analysis activities.
• Assist with supporting production issues and failures.

• Set up and execute electrical, functional, environmental, and reliability tests.
• Operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, data acquisition systems, network analyzers, and protocol monitoring tools.
• Collect, organize, and document test results.
• Generate test reports and maintain laboratory records.

• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Diagnose PCB, wiring, motor, sensor, and communication‑related issues.
• Support root‑cause investigations of manufacturing, test, and field failures.
• Perform rework and repairs on prototype and production hardware as required.

• Support pilot production builds and manufacturing transfers.
• Assist in the creation and verification of work instructions and assembly procedures.
• Validate engineering changes prior to release to production.
• Support production and quality teams with technical issues and non‑conformance investigations.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibration records.
• Ensure test equipment is functioning correctly and available for project use.
• Manage inventory of components, test equipment, and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Standard English documentation such as work orders and work instructions, engineering drawings and dimensions, measurement requirements, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, mechanical drawings, and bills of material.
• Electrical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical requirements in a timely manner.
• Test requirements, laboratory results, and engineering documentation.
• Root‑cause information related to manufacturing, test, and field failures.

• Knowledge and understanding of DC and AC electrical systems, industrial control systems, sensors and instrumentation, motors and motor control, and basic electronics theory.
• Capable of soldering, electronic assembly, prototype wiring, PCB rework, harness fabrication, test setup, and electro‑mechanical troubleshooting.
• Verification of prototype assemblies, test fixtures, actuator assemblies, PCB functionality, test results, engineering changes, and laboratory documentation.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMI systems, industrial communications, automation equipment, data acquisition systems, and protocol monitoring tools is beneficial.

• Maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Positive teamwork attitude and…