Electrical Technician II

Premier Staffing Solution • Wilmington, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with process and automation equipment in a manufacturing environment. The technician will be responsible for determining and recommending solutions, translating engineering solutions into equipment designs, and troubleshooting using electrical drawings and schematics. Collaboration with other engineering disciplines is key to understanding manufacturing system functionality and design requirements. The role requires hands-on work with equipment using various tools and instruments, flexibility in managing multiple tasks, and a strong focus on safety.

Requirements

• Electrical AAS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.)
• Minimum 2+ years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment
• Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below
• Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Flexibility with the ability to manage multiple work streams in a team environment adjusting to changing priorities with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Interpretation of drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
• Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word.
• PLC and PC based systems, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC / Motion Control, Automated equipment systems experience.
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to area of expertise and works to ensure compliance (NEC, NFPA 70, OSHA, etc.).
• Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach.
• Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process.
• PID control theory knowledge, Electro/mechanical technical understanding

Responsibilities

• Determine and recommend best solutions from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.
• Translate engineering solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment designs which deliver required performance criteria.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.
• Work with other disciplines (IT, Mechanical, and Process engineering) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.
• Work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.
• Manage multiple work streams in a team environment, adjusting to changing priorities.
• Develop PLC code to achieve desired operation/throughput of new and existing production equipment.
• Develop SCADA/HMI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree