Job Description

Overview

SMP Engineering is a specialized product design and manufacturing automation company serving the mil/aero market. They are seeking a Field Service Technician to prepare schematics, fabricate and wire, and test electrical panels for industrial CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare or read schematics.
  • Fabricate and wire electrical panels, motors, and sensors.
  • Test electrical panels for industrial CNC machinery.
  • Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers.
  • Dimension and layout back panels and enclosures.
  • Mount components to back panels and enclosures.
  • Route and bundle wires and cables to meet standards.
  • Perform point-to-point wiring of relays, controls, PLC, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, and Instrumentation.
  • Troubleshoot panels to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions.
  • Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes during fabrication.
  • Communicate redline changes to Engineer or Team Leader.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management.
  • Meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Maintain a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
  • Route and bend conduit.
  • Design and draft schematics.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience with dimensioning and layout of back panels and enclosures.
  • CNC machine savvy.
  • Ability to route and bundle wires and cables neatly.
  • Experience with point-to-point wiring of various electrical components.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical panels.
  • Effective communication skills with team members and management.
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • High attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Glendale, CA

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