Electrical Engineering Technician

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If you have experience with building electrical panels and enjoy designing unique machine control systems to meet customer specifications, consider an Electrical Engineering Technician position with Viking Masek! Strong communication and problem-solving skills coupled with electrical wiring experience would make you the perfect candidate for this position. 

We have a fun and relaxed workplace culture, solid benefits package, and significant opportunity for growth for the right person. 

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Description

The Electrical Engineering Technician attends to customer electrical service-related issues, troubleshooting, warranty issues that may arise and assist with internal electrical engineering needs.

 

Location

Oostburg, WI - USA

 

Hours

Mon - Fri

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (can be flexible)

 

Travel

Minimal to moderate, as required. 

 

Reports to

Electrical Engineering Manager

 

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Job Requirements

  • 1 -2 years experience with PLC and HMI programming, and control system design experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens
  • Ability to program using all Rockwell programming software. (RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, View Studio).
  • Ability to program using Siemens Step7, WinCC Flex, TIA Portal, Simotion.
  • Experience with networking and communication hardware and protocols.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use hand tools and basic electronic measuring devices.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office software, Eplan, and ERP systems.

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serves as the single point of contact for electrical-related service calls.
  • Provides services relating to the successful installation, start-up, and commissioning of packaging equipment, traveling to the customer location as required.
  • Performs machine testing (powering up and check-out functions) and troubleshooting to certify packaging equipment for customer acceptance.
  • Work with customers on a daily basis.
  • Provides electrical support for projects.
  • Learns and masters electric component control programs to provide for the proper function of PLC, HMI, motion, and message display.
  • Assists with the coordination of assembly operations during equipment construction.
  • Assists with customer service calls not electrically related.
  • Provides creative design solutions.
  • Communicates with other departments/functions to resolve conflicts, deal with issues, and incorporate suggestions/decisions into electrical designs.
  • Obtains quotations from vendors and parts set-up in ERP system.
  • Reads electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring.
  • Understands packaging machines and process.
  • Maintains technical and operational documentation.
  • Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Builds positive relationships with customers.
  • Comprehends customer requirements and makes appropriate recommendations/briefings.
  • Documents service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Maintains virtual PCs for service PCs.

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