Machine Tool Electrician, II

Link Engineering Company•Plymouth, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities globally. Established in 1935, LINK is a family-owned company that values its customers and employees. The company offers continuous learning and development opportunities, fostering a knowledgeable and experienced team. The Machine Tool Electrician, II is responsible for the planning, wiring, and installation of complex control and instrumentation components for high-performance LINK equipment within company facilities and at customer sites. This role involves guiding machinery builds, mentoring team members, and acting as a key technical liaison between engineering, project management, and LINK leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience wiring machine tool equipment.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of NFPA 79 or 60204 is a plus.
Panel building experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical knowledge towards the assembly and wiring of LINK Equipment (NFPA79).
Wire electrical components including solenoids, switches, sensors, telemetry systems, 3-phase motors, and specialized LINK equipment/dynamometers.
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.
Perform 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.