Electrical Technician

Mettle Ops•Madison Heights, MI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician is responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electromechanical systems used in product development, manufacturing, and testing environments. This position works closely with engineers to assemble prototypes, develop test fixtures, install instrumentation, perform validation testing, and support new product development from concept through production. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable reading electrical schematics, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and has experience working with electronic assemblies, instrumentation, wiring, and test equipment.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on electrical technician experience preferred.
Experience building and troubleshooting electrical assemblies.
Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong understanding of DC and AC electrical systems.
PCB assembly and soldering experience.
Cable and wiring harness fabrication.
Electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other electronic test equipment.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
Equivalent military or technical experience will be considered.
Experience with prototype development is a plus.
Has experience with Electrical MIL STDs for fabrication for low voltage, high voltage, EMI, and environmental extremes.
Experience with HV Safety and HV PPE.
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
PLC troubleshooting.
CAN Bus systems.
Data acquisition systems.
PCB layout familiarity.
AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software.
LabVIEW experience.
Embedded systems testing.
EMC/EMI testing experience.
Experience supporting military, automotive, aerospace, or defense programs.
Experience around working with the customer or around them.

Responsibilities

Build, wire, and assemble electrical and electromechanical systems, test fixtures, and control panels.
Assemble prototype and production hardware using hand and power tools.
Perform cable, harness, connector, and PCB assembly including soldering and rework.
Modify electrical assemblies and printed circuit boards as needed for testing and validation.
Install sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment on prototype and production systems.
Set up, operate, and maintain electrical test equipment including: Oscilloscopes, Digital multimeters, Power supplies, Data acquisition systems, Environmental and functional test equipment.
Execute electrical, functional, and validation testing according to engineering procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical systems to identify failures and determine root cause.
Record, document, and communicate test results and observations.
Support engineering teams during product qualification and verification testing.
Military prototype LRU and Harness assembly into Military vehicle for tests and user trials.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
Assist engineers with prototype development and design verification.
Build and maintain custom test fixtures and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
Provide recommendations for improving product reliability, manufacturability, and testing efficiency.
Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product revisions.
Troubleshoot production issues related to electrical assemblies.
Assist with first article inspections and production start-up activities.
Maintain tools, fixtures, and laboratory equipment.
Support inventory control of electrical components and lab equipment.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
Follow all company safety policies and electrical safety procedures.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
Ensure work meets company quality standards and customer specifications.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.