Electrical Technician Lead

About the role

The Electrical Technician Lead coordinates the activities of Electrical Technicians to deliver work that meets project deadlines and quality standards. This hands‑on position involves active participation in team activities and reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Organize resources effectively to meet project deadlines, budgets, and production requirements.
• Drive high levels of productivity and efficiency within the electrical team.
• Support managers, project engineers, and designers in achieving their objectives.
• Demonstrate fair, assertive, and effective leadership as a role model.
• Develop and enhance the technical skills of the electrical team, including apprentices.
• Perform electrical assembly and debugging on industrial automation and robotic systems as part of project teams.
• Assemble, wire, and test control panels and machine wiring according to detailed electrical schematics.
• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance support for all equipment, including on‑site tasks.
• Ensure the team has the necessary tools and equipment to perform their duties efficiently.
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015 procedures, promote safe working practices, and maintain good housekeeping while safeguarding the company’s reputation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Time served as an Electrical Technician.
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a similar field.
• Highly skilled in assembly, wiring, and testing control panels.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and parts lists.
• Knowledge of PLCs.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in electrical assembly or a related industry.
• Supervisory or mentorship experience.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites nationally and internationally.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to foster a positive, team‑oriented environment.
• Proactive, flexible approach with comfort in a dynamic environment and changing priorities.

Desirable

• Background in industrial automation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for spouse/children.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.

Values

• Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity