Electrical Technician
Actalent · Kirkland, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$30–$35/hrContract
About the role
This position supports aerospace tooling, automated equipment, and control system development programs. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical fabrication, control panel wiring, troubleshooting, and electro-mechanical system integration in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
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, testing, and validation of custom aerospace tooling, automated equipment, and control systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and test procedures.
- Perform system-level troubleshooting, verification, and functional testing of electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Partner with engineers and technicians on prototype development, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with fabrication, commissioning, and validation of custom engineered equipment.
- Support installation, startup, integration, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities as needed.
- Contribute to procurement support, quality initiatives, supplier coordination, and manufacturing support functions.
Requirements
- Experience as an Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Mechanical Technician, or Field Service Technician.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering documentation.
- Experience wiring and fabricating industrial control panels and electrical assemblies.
- Strong understanding of electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, relays, PLC I/O, and industrial automation components.
- Experience integrating electrical devices, motors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems into electro-mechanical equipment.
- Proficiency troubleshooting electrical, controls, and electro-mechanical systems using diagnostic and test equipment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with UL 508A industrial control panel fabrication is highly preferred.
Disqualifiers
- Limited experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
- No hands-on electrical wiring, panel fabrication, or troubleshooting experience.
- No experience working with industrial controls, automation systems, or electro-mechanical equipment.
- Lack of experience using electrical test and diagnostic equipment.
- Unable to support occasional customer-site installation or startup activities.
Employee value proposition
- Opportunity to work on highly customized aerospace tooling and advanced automation projects.
- Exposure to cutting-edge engineering, equipment development, and prototype programs.
- Collaborative environment working directly alongside engineers and technical specialists.
- Long-term growth opportunities within engineering and advanced manufacturing programs.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits upon eligibility.
- Opportunity to expand expertise across manufacturing operations, quality systems, supplier management, and advanced equipment integration.
Pay
$30.00/hr to $35.00/hr (Depending on experience, technical experience, and relevant industry experience)
Schedule
Standard Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
Location
Redmond, WA (fully onsite position)
Job type
Contract to Hire