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WHY WE NEED YOU

As an Electrical Technician, you will support the assembly, integration, and testing of test-related electrical systems. You’ll be responsible for assisting with the wiring of custom designed, and off-the-shelf hardware including control circuits, power distribution circuits, sensors, and custom electrical enclosures. You will integrate hardware with existing facility electrical power services and or recommend facility power modifications and/or additions for new projects. You’ll assist in configuration changes, repair work, troubleshooting, and test execution when required. You’ll come equipped with being able to read and interpret electrical enclosure layouts and manufacturer’s data sheets but can also work from written or verbal instructions with incomplete data. You’ll come in with working knowledge of how to build safe equipment using safe work practices and can readily identify hazards associated with electrical equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Install custom and off the shelf hardware components and electrical circuits/systems using manufacturer’s and or existing internal documentation
• Read CAD electrical dimension layouts
• Work with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain lab and facility equipment
• Participate in specifying requirements, additions and modifications for facility electrical power
• Work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to changes
• Maintain a clean work area with safety culture in mind
• Continuously expand current knowledge and skills to meet the changing needs of internal customers
• Participate in creation of work plans for completion of complex projects and tasks
• Learn and enforce Test Lab policies and procedures
• Manage and maintain a tool inventory necessary for executing daily tasks
• Manage and maintain a consumables inventory necessary for executing daily tasks
• Physically able to crouch, walk, maneuver and lift objects up to 40 lbs. independently
• Willing to work in extreme temperatures & cramped and/ or other uncomfortable environment
• Travel may be required (~20%)
• All other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'VE DONE

• Experience working on electrical systems wiring in a lab environment or on complex systems (ex: Aircraft, Vehicle mechanical systems, or electrical systems)
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation including mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, shop drawings, sketches and work orders
• Clear and effective communicator; must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working in manufacturing, testing, or instrumentation environment
• Experience with building or maintaining manufacturing equipment, automotive or air/space craft
• Formal training in electrical safety
• OHSA 10 or above
• Fork Lift and or Rigging experience 

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