Electrical Technician, Research and Development (RK)

IPG•Saint Clair, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R&D into the production manufacturing process with a focus on electronics. The R&D Electrical Technician will be supporting the operation of the pilot laboratories, including prototyping equipment, performance testing equipment, and analytical equipment.

Requirements

Two-year Technical degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Sciences and 1-3 years of industrial experience (preferred) Or High school diploma and 5 years of industrial experience.
Skills in the areas of pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems are needed.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLC’s and industrial controls is a must.
Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills
Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading project teams
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen Bradley controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
Provide day to day electrical support for all R&D equipment and facilities.
Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pilot process equipment, including HMI, PLC, and VFD programming
Maintaining equipment maintenance records
Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives and Industrial IoT connectivity
Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, one-line drawings, and work instructions
Create, modify, and optimize designs with 2D and 3D CAD software.
Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
Participate on 5S Teams
Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication, and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement