Job Information
Actalent Electrical Engineer Technician in Yuba City, California
Job Title: Electrical Engineer Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to maintain and repair equipment associated with our facility and production process. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the proper operation of machinery, electrical, and mechanical equipment. They will also be tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and automated controls, using schematics and electrical drawings associated with manufacturing and systems. Other duties will include overseeing the implementation and administration of NFPA70E, cost control relating to electrical maintenance, and collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Vendors, and Contractors. The role requires a commitment to preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and calibration with minimal downtime. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Hard Skills
Electrical and automated controls
Schematics and electrical drawings
Manufacturing systems
Maintenance, repair, and technical support of facility electrical requirements
Troubleshooting electrical control systems
Motors and controls
VFDs, servo motor controls, troubleshooting PLCs, and peripheral control devices
Manufacturing processes
Preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and calibration
Overseeing implementation and administration of NFPA70E
Cost control relating to electrical maintenance
Soft Skills
- Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Vendors, and Contractors
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of work-related experience directly associated with PLC’s and DC and AC drives
• Self-motivated with the ability to solve problems logically and quickly
• Must be able to support a 24-hour operation, which may include on-call status
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills relating to PLCs, AC/DC drives, and 3-phase power and power distributions
• Previous experience working with Allen-Bradley and Siemens is desirable
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communicational skills with all levels of the organization
• Printing, coating, and extrusion experience a plus
• Project management skills
• Possess a strong Electrical/Electronic experience with a minimum of 2-5 years of progressive Automated Controls, Programming, and Troubleshooting in a manufacturing equipment/facility maintenance environment (medical device or pharmaceutical-related operations a plus.)
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
• AA Degree/Vocational (or equivalent experience)
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Months.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Yuba City, California.
Work Environment
The successful candidate will work in a clean shop environment, as we partner directly with pharma companies that handle specialty cartons. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 5:30 pm, with occasional overtime as needed.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.