What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at RL Talent Partners?
Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered equipment for the aerospace industry, is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their Flight Training Simulator Division in Southampton, PA.
You’ll work on one-of-a-kind flight simulators used by commercial aerospace, military, and government clients worldwide. These highly customized, technically complex projects involve hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and support for site start-up and installation.
This role is ideal for someone with wiring harness, cable, or panel-building experience who enjoys troubleshooting and repairing low-voltage electrical components such as switches, motor starters, and other control systems. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams, supporting installations both in the shop and in the field, including international travel.
If you enjoy hands-on electrical work, troubleshooting control systems, and want to grow your career building cutting-edge aerospace simulators, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble, wire, and test control panels, harnesses, and system interconnections according to schematics.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical faults in low-voltage systems, including switches, motor starters, transformers, and control panels.
- Support site start-ups, commissioning, and field installations domestically and internationally.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics; identify and correct wiring or schematic errors.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and field teams to ensure smooth system integration.
- Document service reports, change notes, and installation records.
- Train under senior technicians with the goal of assuming Lead Technician responsibilities.
Requirements:
- 4 years of hands-on electrical experience with wiring harnesses, cables, or panel building.
- Experience assembling electrical systems for custom or industrial machinery
- Electrical schematic-reading, wiring, and troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally (3-4 trips/year for ~3 weeks per trip).
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Rate: $35–$40/hr, plus 10–20% travel bonus and overtime
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Southampton, PA (Onsite)
Travel: International travel 3-4x a year required
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, 401K with Company Match, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance, Quarterly Employee Events, and a strong focus on work-life balance, Travel per diem.
If this sounds like your profile, please apply and one of our recruiters will connect with you!
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