Machine Tool Electrician, II

Machine Tool Electrician, II - Plymouth, MI

Discover your potential. Pursue your passion. Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe. Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, treating our customers and employees as if they are part of our family.

We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. We are looking for a talented Machine Tool Electrician, II responsible for the planning, wiring, and installing complex control and instrumentation components for high-performance LINK equipment across company facilities and customer sites. This role guides machinery builds, mentors team members, and serves as a primary technical liaison between engineering, project management, and LINK leadership.

Main Responsibilities:

• Apply electrical knowledge towards the assembly and wiring of LINK Equipment (NFPA
  79).
• Wire electrical components including solenoids, switches, sensors, telemetry systems, 3-phase motors, and specialized LINK equipment/dynamo meters.
• Wire and unwire high-power drops to power up machines for startup and teardown procedures.
• Plan electrical box locations, mount boxes, secure electrical cabinets on machine bases, and install electrical panels into cabinets.
• Understand, implement, and lead the electrical "ring out" process before handing machinery over to the validation team.
• Review the Open Items List (OIL) and collaborate with the validation team to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Fit and adjust cabinets, mount electrical boxes, conduit including rigid, EMT and LFMC and specified machine components to close tolerance and create symmetry.
• Follow wiring schematics and understand control, instrumentation, and high power to wire LINK equipment.
• Effectively communicate with team members on topics such as missing parts/inventory, blueprint concerns or changes, etc.
• Assist other team members on projects as needed.
• Perform machine installation at customer sites.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience wiring machine tool equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep technical knowledge required to wire 24V, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems safely.
• Mastery of control, instrumentation, and high-power wiring.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints, identify system components, understand system operations, and spot design mistakes.
• Ability to identify panel and field electrical components and explain exactly how they operate.
• Experience soldering specialized Amphenol and Bendix connectors.
• Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety practices
• Proficiency with basic hand tools, drilling/tapping, ferrule crimpers, sta-kon crimpers, heat guns, knockouts, wire strippers, wire cutters, and both hand and electric conduit benders.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback, follow directions and use LINK workbooks as a guide to build and wire machines
• Knowledge of NFPA 79 or 60204 is a plus.
• Panel building experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak verbally, and read in English
• Ability to walk.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office…