Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and integrate electrical control systems, wire harnesses, motor control circuits, control panels, and electro-mechanical assemblies from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Support the development, fabrication, and testing of custom aerospace tooling, automated equipment, and controls systems.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and test procedures.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting, verification, and functional testing of electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to support prototype development, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with in-shop fabrication, commissioning, and validation of highly engineered custom equipment.
• Participate in on-site installation, startup, integration, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities as required.

Requirements

• Ability to design layouts, wire, and fabricate UL 508A industrial control panels from engineering documentation with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, relays, PLC I/O, and industrial automation components.
• Experience integrating control panels, motors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical devices into complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, controls, and electro-mechanical systems using standard diagnostic tools and test equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to design layouts, wire, and fabricate UL 508A industrial control panels from engineering documentation with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, relays, PLC I/O, and industrial automation components.
• Experience integrating control panels, motors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical devices into complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, controls, and electro-mechanical systems using standard diagnostic tools and test equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a collaborative atmosphere where technicians work closely with engineers and other team members. The role involves both in-shop work and on-site activities, requiring flexibility and adaptability. The company provides a supportive setting with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
• Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.