Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Description Summary
The Electrical Engineer Technician will be responsible for assisting the engineering team with documentation work, drawings, manuals, part number creation, layout drawings, and Sales Order processing.

The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Processes Machine Sales Orders
Handles machine BOM Management
Offers design support for senior electrical engineering staff
Oversees options BOM Management and Creation
Creates drawings such as assembly drawings and electrical schematics
Completes Service Cable Requests
Processes Engineering Change Order tasks and requests
Provides technical support for the call center/ service team as needed
Provides Operations support (RDT) as needed
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
Performs other duties as assigned and explores opportunities to add value

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Education

- Associate degree in electrical engineering or equivalent preferred

- 3-5 years of electrical component and/ or troubleshooting experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

General:

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage a range of responsibilities and competing priorities while working under pressure to meet deadlines

- Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines

Technical:

- Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented and tested designs

- AutoCAD experience preferred

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills

- Understanding and application of national and international standards such as ISO, OSHA, and ANSI

Communication:

- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

- Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment

- Exceptional ability to ask necessary questions

Math & Reasoning:

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative

Physical and Environmental Elements

Physical Demands:

- Ability to sit continuously for over three quarters of the normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least one fourth of the normal work shift

- Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds

- Ability to stoop, crouch and reach

- Ability to talk or hear continuously

- Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less)

- Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift including operating a phone, computer/ electronic equipment, and electronic tools

Work Environment:

- About three quarters of the position’s functions are performed in the office environment with standard equipment and moderate noise levels (examples: computers, printers, fax, copiers, light traffic, and phone)

- The other quarter of the position’s functions are performed in the Okuma warehouse/ showroom. This position will often interact with the production/warehouse environment. Thus, the employee may work in an open warehouse area where temperatures may be subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat.  There is exposure to various tools and equipment as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels

Special Requirements

- Maintain annual OSHA safety certifications as required by job duties