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Engineering Technician

Grand Rapids, MIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • technical degree
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • AutoCAD
  • bills of material
  • ERP systems
  • electrical standards
  • codes
  • NFPA 79
  • IEC standards
  • UL508A

Nice to have

  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • EPLAN
  • schematic checking tools
  • automated validation software
  • BAAN
  • digital twin

Role summary

An Engineering Technician is needed to review and validate technical documentation, including BOMs and electrical schematics, ensuring accuracy and consistency. This role involves collaborating with engineers to standardize documentation practices, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining quality in design. The technician will work with ERP systems, electrical standards, control systems, and document management tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong organizational skills are required, with experience in specific electrical CAD software and ERP systems being a plus.

Accountabilities 

  • Review and validate BOM entries for accuracy and ERP compatibility.
  • Ensure device tags and cable identifiers are consistent across schematics and BOMs.
  • Perform cross-reference checks in electrical schematics to ensure signal continuity and accuracy.
  • Identify and flag missing or inconsistent components in prints or BOMs.
  • Collaborate with Electrical and Controls Engineers (EE/CEs) to implement standardization in documentation practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation and design quality.

Required competencies / experience / qualifications 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in technical documentation
  • 2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN is a plus
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and bills of material
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (BAAN a plus)
  • Experience with electrical standards and codes (e.g., NFPA 79, IEC standards, UL508A)
  • Familiarity with control systems and industrial automation components (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives)
  • Familiarity with wiring practices and panel layout design
  • Experience with schematic checking tools or automated validation software a plus
  • Understanding of machine assembly and electrical panel construction in a custom equipment environment
  • Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Experience with version control systems or document management tools (e.g., Vault, Copia, SharePoint)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills (e.g., VBA) are a plus
  • Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with digital twin or simulation tools is a plus
  • Experience supporting design reviews or quality audits
  • Willingness to travel domestically (0–10%) as needed

Other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals

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