Electrical Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Automation, Robotics, and Controls group seeks a skilled individual with experience in the development and realization of electrical designs, including wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and component layouts.

You will provide critical support for engineering teams with expertise in electrical and controls applications, working with end users to design, fabricate, and deploy control and data acquisition systems to support the mission. The role requires a passion for creating, modifying, and managing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams, as well as hands‑on experience developing electrical drawing packages and completing the cycle of concept‑prototype‑final product fabrication/assembly.

Some work will be conducted in a radiological area.

• Apply technical knowledge to generate control systems and documentation from limited requirements.
• Assist in instrumentation and control systems design, development, troubleshooting, and production.
• Prepare, review, and document technical information including circuit and cabling diagrams and schematics.
• Assist with fabrication of printed circuit boards, cables, and enclosures.
• Generate and review electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, and standardization.
• Develop and update electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical and/or Altium Designer.
• Work closely with other technical staff to translate markups and designs into accurate technical drawings.
• Maintain CAD libraries and incorporate drawing standards across multiple projects.
• Perform drawing audits and support drawing revision control.
• Assist in bill of material generation, documentation, and procurement.
• Manage drawing approval and review workflows in coordination with system design reviews.

• Contribute to improving the group’s capabilities and workflow.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and preparation of equipment or work specifications.
• Apply knowledge of electrical drafting software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, and Siemens Xpedition.
• Apply knowledge of industrial control software such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and National Instruments Embedded Controllers.
• Determine approaches to solutions, plans, and schedules and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives.

• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer‑aided drafting techniques and design.
• Basic knowledge and skill of craft with electric‑mechanical assembly/fabrication, including soldering, cable assembly, and wire routing.
• Basic knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
• Effective written and oral communication; demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with the design and implementation of system hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical CAD including revision control and template management.
• Demonstrate appropriate initiative and decision making.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate technical specifications and timelines.
• Working knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.

Engineering Technologist 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field and 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Engineering Technologist 2: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field and 5 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience with AUTODESK AutoCAD Electrical and AUTODESK Vault, Altium Designer and/or Siemens Xpedition.
• Experience with PLC controls and schematic development.
• Experience with Solid…