Electrical Controls Technician

• Design, test, improve, and support MiTek equipment for the truss manufacturing industry • Update, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for component manufacturing and off-site construction • Lead outside team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions • Create documentation for machinery repairs and troubleshooting • Integrate, test, update, and debug NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant electrical control panels, parts, and assemblies • Integrate, test, update, and debug industrial PLCs, VFDs, and servo drives • Integrate, test, update, and debug safety instrumentation and controllers • Develop and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical • Develop and maintain project documentation including system requirements, equipment manuals, test plans, and project notes • Ensure compliance with MiTek procedures, industry standards, and governmental regulations • Enter and update data in MRP/ERP systems • Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service teams throughout the product lifecycle • Review industry trends and emerging technologies • Design and execute mechanical and electrical component testing and provide design feedback • Assemble, wire, and start up prototype machinery • Visit customer sites to troubleshoot machinery and support installation and automation teams • Create solutions to issues by specifying components and producing engineering drawings Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis 2+ years of hands-on experience with electrical controls systems required Advanced diagnostic experience with power distribution, circuit breakers, and terminal blocks required Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to improve knowledge required Experience with PLCs, motor controllers, VFDs, servos, and sensors preferred, with willingness to improve knowledge Experience with safety controllers preferred, with willingness to improve knowledge Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply basic geometry Ability to read and understand prints and schematics Ability to use small hand and power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments Ability to use Microsoft Office applications Strong communication skills to interact frequently with different teams Willingness and ability to travel 10%-20% as needed for critical on-site activities MiTek is an E-Verify workplace Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing, testing, and supporting electrical control systems and automated machinery for the truss manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on compliance with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction. Highest-signal resume keywords Electrical Control Systems AutoCAD Electrical PLC Integration Advanced Diagnostics Safety Instrumentation ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Electrical Control Systems AutoCAD Electrical PLC Integration VFDs Servo Drives Safety Controllers Mechanical Testing Electrical Testing Data Entry in MRP/ERP Systems Troubleshooting Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Team Collaboration Problem Solving Industry Keywords Truss Manufacturing Automated Machinery NFPA79 NEC UL508A Component Manufacturing Off-Site Construction Engineering Drawings Industry Standards Governmental Regulations Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Small Hand Tools Power Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr