Lead Electrical Technician/Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Technician to oversee and perform the creation, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of electronic control systems, including, but not limited to, reading and following schematics, panel building, soldering, PLC programming, and some mechanical assembly. In addition to hands-on technical work, this role takes ownership of the technical direction and daily workflow of the electrical team: assigning and prioritizing work, setting the standard for quality and safety, training and developing other technicians, and serving as the primary point of escalation on complex or unresolved issues. This person works closely with engineering on new system startups and is looked to as the go-to technical leader on the floor. This role requires deep knowledge and experience working with relays, switches, solenoids, and motor controllers, while ensuring system efficiency, safety compliance, and documentation of all work performed.

Business Overview

US-based, highly respected, and growing design and manufacturing firm. Operating from a 60,000-square-foot facility in Central Texas, we design and manufacture high-quality prototypes and production runs for the electrical utility, construction, mining, and defense industries. We also act as an engineering extension for our customers, delivering specialized solutions through our four core brands:

• LineWise: utility tools for electric utilities and contractors.

• LiftWise: material handling for construction equipment manufacturing.

• RailWise: hi-rail powerline construction and maintenance equipment.

• DesignWise: product design and consulting.

Core Focus - Why we exist and what we do

• Providing Solutions, Creating Relationships.

Core Values - The behaviors we expect of each other

• Adaptability: the ability and willingness to positively manage unexpected situations where there are no explicit instructions.

• Fire in the belly: passion or extra inner drive to achieve something.

• Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral and ethical principles that do not change even when no one is looking.

• Teamwork: all individuals working together for the common good of the company, employees, customers, and vendors.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing, calibrating, and maintaining instruments and control systems, including building panels, soldering, and knowledge of relays, switches, solenoids, and motor controllers.

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with existing systems.

• Performing regular tests and inspections to ensure optimal operation of equipment.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Recommending modifications or upgrades to improve system efficiency and safety.

• Demonstrating an understanding of logical systems.

• Programming, editing, and troubleshooting PLC logic to support new equipment startups and existing system upgrades.

• Assigning and prioritizing daily work among technicians, and coordinating with other team members and departments to complete projects and tasks.

• Serving as the primary point of technical escalation for complex or unresolved issues, and performing final review/sign-off on completed work.

• Documenting all work performed, including repairs made and parts used.

• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• Formally training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of less experienced staff, including onboarding new technicians.

• Maintaining an inventory of electrical/electronic components, supplies, spare parts, and equipment.

• Possessing the ability and aptitude to work through the development of prototype products and related troubleshooting associated with new system startups.

• Utilizing handheld tools proficiently.

• Reworking and/or repairing assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.

• Maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Working safely and comfortably with voltage ranges from 110-480AC & 6-48DC.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 6-8 years working with control systems and mechanical assembly, including demonstrated leadership or informal supervisory experience.

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms preferred).

• Must have experience in soldering.

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