Electrical Controls Technician

MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site construction.

About the role

The Electrical Controls Technician designs, tests, improves, and supports equipment for the truss manufacturing industry. You will work on robust machinery support and modifications to help customers improve production output, debug and update control components, and troubleshoot machinery control systems using schematics and electrical assembly drawings. This role involves collaboration with Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineers, as well as Production, Software, and Customer Service teams. There is a tremendous opportunity to grow your career toward an electrical engineering degree with mentorship from your supervisory team.

Responsibilities

• Update, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products with a focus on the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry.
• Lead outside team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions.
• Create supporting documentation for machinery repairs and troubleshooting.
• Integrate, test, update, and debug NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels, parts, and assemblies using industry best practices at an intermediate level.
• Integrate, test, update, and debug industrial PLCs, VFDs, and servo drives at an intermediate level.
• Integrate, test, update, and debug industrial machinery safety standards compliant safety instrumentation and controllers at an intermediate level.
• Develop and maintain project engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical (e.g., schematics, enclosures, control panel layouts, electrical assembly).
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g., system requirements, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes).
• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery.
• Enter new and/or update existing data in MRP/ERP systems.
• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service teams throughout a product’s lifecycle.
• Review and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Design and execute testing of both mechanical and electrical components, providing design feedback and opportunities based on testing results.
• Provide hands-on assembly, wiring, and startup of prototype machinery.
• Visit customer sites to troubleshoot machinery and support install and automation support teams.
• Create new solutions to issues, including specifying new components and creating engineering drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position (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 a willingness to improve knowledge.
• Experience with safety controllers and willingness to improve knowledge preferred.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply concepts of basic geometry.
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics.
• Ability to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong communication skills to interact frequently with different teams.
• 10%-20% travel as needed for critical on-site activities.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Reimbursement.
• Performance/Incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage, and access your pay anytime.