Traveling Electrical Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team in the automotive manufacturing industry, working alongside engineers to plan and install cutting-edge systems for electric vehicle production. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and collaboration, with opportunities to travel and work directly with clients.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and installation of custom-built, state-of-the-art systems for EV production.Assemble and start up new EV Drive Train or other production assembly equipment to client specifications.Troubleshoot electrical issues in machinery, including PLCs, Robots, Controls, HMIs, and electrical wiring.Travel up to 50% of the time for client support and system installations.Work with Fanuc robots, including homing and programming.

Essential Skills

4+ years of automotive manufacturing experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of experience in automation/controls assembly equipment.Experience in machinery installation, robotics automation, debugging, and commissioning.Knowledge of Siemens controls, programming, and troubleshooting, with robotics experience related to Fanuc or ABB.Mechanical or electrical controls technician experience in installing automated machinery and/or programming PLC controls for commissioning.Strong electrical troubleshooting experience.Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive pay with a 30% increase while traveling, extensive paid training at a state-of-the-art facility, and company-paid benefits for you and your family. Be part of an established, innovative leader in the field, supporting exciting industries like automotive (EV) and aerospace manufacturing. Benefit from growth opportunities within the company and enjoy perks like free lunch and an extremely clean work environment.

Work Environment

Work primarily on the first shift from 7am to 3pm, with an expectation to work about 45 hours per week when not traveling. Travel may require more hours and offers a 30% pay incentive. The facility is extremely clean, located in Bluffton, and the role involves customer interaction, requiring a blend of technical and soft skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $91936.00/yr.

1. Competitive pay and total travel comp with extensive paid training at State-of-the-Art facility, on proprietary systems.
2. Company-paid Benefits for employee and family once through onboarding and training, going Direct with the company.
3. End clients supported are in exciting industries within Automotive (EV) & Aerospace manufacturing.
4. Growth with company, and involved in booming industries.
5. Established, innovative leader in their field, the company has been in business since 1926.
6. Free lunch provided while in Bluffton
7. EXTREMELY clean work environment
8. Growth - company is growing tremendously
9. 30% pay increase while traveling

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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