Electrical Technician II

Job TitleDuration: 6 months, possibility of extensionTop SkillsKnowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below.Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.Interpretation of drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.RolePerform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.Provide electrical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, troubleshooting, and startup of equipment and automated systems, including hands-on support through turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites. The majority of time will be spent on the production floor working on equipment.Supervise and provide direction to internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion, including demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all corporate, business unit, and site guidelines.Ensure project team safety through training, job plan analysis, and compliance with all safety requirements. Identify potential safety issues and report/investigate all safety incidents.Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility.Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.Execute initial equipment setup and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies and installation schedules.Create, review, update, and modify installation documentation, drawings, checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, machine specifications, schedules, and complete drawing packages, including redlining and follow-up with drafting services.Re-design mechanical and electrical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs.Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems on time, on budget, and meeting performance requirements.Perform hands-on troubleshooting, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and resolve equipment/process issues.Provide training to internal or contract engineering technicians, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures.Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment.Modify software programs used for process equipment control.Understand the use and setup of machine controls, including analog and digital I/O requirements, control sequence logic, fail-safe states, and recovery sequences.Aid in developing integrated industrial control systems for new manufacturing equipment and modifications to existing equipment.Required Education / SkillsAAS in Electrical Engineering Technology, BS in Electrical Engineering Technology, or BS in Electrical Engineering (equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances), with a minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment.Knowledge of power systems for 480VAC and below.Determine and recommend the best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines.Translate engineering solutions into process and/or equipment designs that meet required performance criteria.Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting.Work effectively with IT, Mechanical, and Process Engineering to understand manufacturing system functionality and design requirements.Ability to work hands-on with equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices.Flexibility to manage multiple work streams in a team environment while adjusting to changing priorities, with a strong focus on job site safety.Self-starter, results-oriented, and effective in various settings to communicate and present information to project, department, and site leaders.Desired SkillsExperience with AutoCAD®, AutoCAD Electrical, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), PLC and PC-based systems, Beckhoff PLC/Motion Control, B&R PLC Control, A-B PLC/Motion Control, and automated equipment systems.Knowledge of applicable regulations such as NEC, NFPA 70, OSHA, etc., and ability to ensure compliance.Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment with a strong focus on job site safety.Displays a bias for action in uncertain situations and proactively addresses issues and problems.Effective communication and presentation skills.Knowledge of the optical fiber manufacturing process.PLC code development to achieve desired operation and throughput of new and existing production equipment.SCADA/HMI development, PID control theory knowledge, and electro-mechanical technical understanding.TravelPossible travel to other client's Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Newton, and Wilmington).Typical travel ranges from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase.During the deployment phase, travel may be full-time.Planning, development, and deployment phases typically range from 3–9 months but may extend to 1+ years.