Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Title:

Electrical Build & Installation Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on wiring, integrating, and commissioning custom automation equipment and robotic cells used in the assembly of electronic devices. The Electrical Build & Installation Technician builds and installs electrical systems, ensures the proper functionality of control panels, field devices, and power distribution systems, and supports startup and troubleshooting activities both in-house and at customer sites. The position offers exposure to advanced manufacturing technology, international training, and the opportunity to lead implementation efforts in the United States.

Responsibilities

+ Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts to guide build and installation activities.

+ Wire and assemble control panels, including routing, terminating, and labeling conductors and components.

+ Install and integrate electrical components such as motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, sensors, and actuators into automated systems.

+ Support electrical installation and commissioning of automated equipment and robotic cells used in electronic device assembly.

+ Assist with system startup, debug, and validation in collaboration with controls and mechanical engineering teams.

+ Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment and automation systems to restore functionality and improve reliability.

+ Perform preventive maintenance and support breakdown repairs on machinery and automation equipment.

+ Work with AC and DC systems, power distribution networks, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs) to ensure safe and reliable operation.

+ Support field installation, startup, and commissioning activities at customer sites, including international and domestic locations.

+ Maintain accurate documentation, including maintenance logs, technical reports, and as-built records of electrical systems.

+ Follow industrial electrical safety standards and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, high-quality automation solutions.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

+ Hands-on experience with panel wiring and electrical assembly in an industrial or automation environment.

+ Troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, including control panels, field devices, and production equipment.

+ Proficiency with electrical drawings and blueprints to support build, installation, and commissioning activities.

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Experience with installation, startup, and commissioning of electrical systems and automated equipment.

+ Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation systems.

+ Experience integrating sensors, actuators, and other field devices into automated systems.

+ Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).

+ Ability to work with AC/DC systems and power distribution in an industrial setting.

+ Strong attention to detail in wiring, labeling, documentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience supporting robotic cells and custom automation equipment used in electronic device assembly.

+ Background in electrical or electronics technology, instrumentation, or a related technical discipline.

+ Exposure to PLC troubleshooting and basic programming concepts in an industrial environment.

+ Experience working in a multidisciplinary team with controls, mechanical, and manufacturing personnel.

+ Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically for training, installation, and commissioning assignments.

+ Interest in leading future build and installation activities after initial training, including mentoring and guiding other technicians.

+ Comfort working extended hours, including overtime, during intensive project phases.

Work Environment

The position would be a 16-18-month contract. The role begins with an intensive four-week training assignment in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India, in an engineering and manufacturing environment focused on…