Actalent is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician near Knoxville, TN. This role will build new electrical panels and wire new and existing automated machines components including robots, programmable logic controllers, vision systems, servos and other new technologies. This role would be starting off on a 6 month contract with full benefits. There is a good opportunity that the role can term into a permanent role.
Responsibilities:
•Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical, robotic and pneumatic principles of operation, including onsite design.
•Reads and interprets diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions to modify new and existing machines. Must have the ability to wire control panel and machine wiring using provided drawings.
•Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC's.
•Uses full range of measuring, gauging, analysis, machine and hand tools to modify new and existing machines and equipment.
•Have the ability to learn to use a variety label printing machines.
•Sets up and installs new equipment.
•Communicates with the electrical engineers and production engineer on problems, results and corrective actions during the build and installation of equipment.
•Maintains clean and safe working environment in line with company policies.
Requirements:
•Previous experience troubleshooting PLC's
•Experience with wiring
•Experience working in a manufacturing environmen
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