Electrical Technician

One of the world's leaders in materials science, our client has an opening for an Electrical Technician to work onsite in Wilmington, NC. There will also be travel to other NC locations. While this is a 3 month contract position it has the potential to extend to 24 months.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with AutoCAD 2017 and AutoCAD Electrical 2017.

Imagine everything that you could learn to advance your career while working at a company with a 168 year track record of creating life-changing inventions. This position seeks talented candidates who will put the customer at the center of everything they do. Inquire about this opportunity and you could end up on a diverse and inclusive team where you'll not only be valued but feel inspired to give your all to get the job done.

Responsibilities:

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• Provide electrical equipment designs, schematics, and layouts on CAD based formats (AutoCAD 2017, AutoCAD Electrical 2017).
  
• Provide sketches or redline existing drawings as needed and follow-up with drafting services or oversee draftsmen to resolve design issues.
  
• Perform troubleshooting, process start-up, design, and documentation of Mechanical and Electrical Systems for new or modified production equipment.
  
• Interpret and modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.
  
• Provide third-level troubleshooting support, directing contract engineering techs and trades to replace defective components and execute changes in design and solve equipment/process issues.
  
• Electro-mechanical troubleshooting, proficient with pneumatic and electrical schematics.
  

Requirements:

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• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering
  
• 5+ years of experience in engineering/manufacturing setting
  
• AutoCAD 2017, AutoCAD Electrical 2017
  
• Windows 7, MS Office (Power Point, Excel, Word)
  
• Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B-R Control, Automated equipment systems
  

Preferred Skills:

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• Certifications preferred
  
• PLC programming experience is a plus
  

General Comments:

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• Hours are 40 hours per week with a potential for up to 10 hours of overtime.
  
• Potential travel to other NC locations is likely.
  

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The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. The company is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.