An Electrical Technician is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Wilmington, NC area. This role focuses on the electrical acquisition and logistics of large-scale manufacturing equipment, managing everything from vendor bidding and technical specifications to Factory Acceptance Testing and delivery scheduling.
location: Wilmington, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $24.18 - 33.85 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Support electrical equipment acquisition for manufacturing upgrades and new green-field/brown-field installations.
- Establish detailed equipment specifications and requirements, including configuration and quantity.
- Provide technical support to Global Supply Management and vendors during the competitive bidding and RFQ process.
- Assist in vendor identification, selection, and the resolution of technical issues during the equipment build phase.
- Generate and manage equipment delivery timelines to be integrated into the master project schedule.
- Coordinate and lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure equipment meets performance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Capital Deployment, Technology Platforms, and Cable Technology.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Vault, and Inventor to navigate and review technical designs and documentation.
- Identify and vet alternate sources for equipment components when primary specifications cannot be met.
- Use electrical tools for hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.
- Manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects with a focus on organizational efficiency and proactive problem-solving.
- MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Navigational ability in AutoCAD®, Vault, Inventor.
- Understand equipment specifications to find alternate source if necessary.
- Basic knowledge of using electrical tools for troubleshooting.
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Organizational aptitude (focused, effective, and efficiency-driven).
- Proactive problem solving - resolve challenges quickly.
- BS in Electrical Engineering or
- Associate degree.
- With 1 year of capital projects/acquisition experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
