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Aerotek Electrical Technician in Austin, Texas
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Job Description
We are looking for an Electrical Technician with full knowledge of instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in all types of signal I/O such as analog-to-digital conversion, voltage signals (e.g., 0-5V and 0-10V) and current signals (e.g., 0-20mA and 4-20mA), and loop diagrams. Basic knowledge of PLCs and single-board computers is also required. You will perform electronic assembly startup, calibration, functional, and safety testing on electrical and electronic systems for subsea vehicles, as well as support and test equipment.
Responsibilities
Assemble and install new electrical and electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, and other electrical equipment from electrical schematics and component layout diagrams.
Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair existing electrical and electronic assemblies.
Assist in subsea vehicle testing and maintenance.
Maintain a tidy work environment and adhere to industry regulations.
Travel occasionally to support field repair of deployed subsea vehicles (anticipated to be less than 20% of the time).
Essential Skills
Minimum of five to seven (5 to 7) years working as an instrument electrical technician.
Extensive knowledge of electrical power and control systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, and installation/instruction manuals.
Proficient with test equipment such as multimeters, process meters, and oscilloscopes.
Ability to understand and troubleshoot serial and other communications such as RS232, CANbus, and Ethernet.
Familiarity with single-board computers, PLCs, and analog and digital input/output (I/O) modules.
Familiarity with instrumentation such as pressure and temperature sensors.
Experience in underwater vehicle production and repair, such as AUVs or ROVs, is preferred.
Ability to create sketches of cable assemblies or circuits as well as provide mark-ups to existing schematics.
Ability to assist with preparing documentation such as assembly procedures and safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in heavy industrial environments is preferred.
Familiarity with assembling, documenting, and adhering to quality standards.
Light integration of cable box install into the robots.
Ability to read wire tags.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints/wiring schematics.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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