Electrical Engineering Technician

Global Power Components • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continuing expansion and continued organizational growth, we are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team. The EE Team is responsible for electrical design, quoting, and drawings of all projects. The team supports production during assembly to answer questions on design/installation. They are responsible for testing completed projects and communicating with production/quality control on future improvements. This role will initially focus on testing and supporting production to ensure correct installations. It will also support the EE team with day-to-day tasks. The role will be 70% production and 30% office based. Ample training and support will be provided, and the role can evolve as interests develop and company needs change. The ideal candidate must be team-centric, willing to learn, and open to helping wherever needed and tackling a variety of different tasks for the team.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial electrical experience required.
• Proficient in conduit bending, wire installation and terminations, troubleshooting, and use of electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass competency test and pre-employment physical including drug screen
• Willingness to train less experienced coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test complex assemblies of low voltage (up to 480VAC) power circuits, control circuits, and ancillary systems.
• Create and organize thorough testing reports and pretest safety documentation.
• Provide feedback on design issues and continuous improvement plans.
• Train members of the production team on best practices to mitigate commonly found installation issues.
• Identify opportunities to prebuild assemblies to aid in production efficiency.
• Work safely and demonstrate a safety-first mindset to those around you.
• Proper care, use, and storage of company supplied tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED