About this role
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Job purpose
The Electrical Engineering Technologist supports the Engineering department with electrical R&D, product testing, instrumentation, simulation, and data acquisition for transformer bushings and insulators. The role includes developing test plans, coordinating testing activities, performing hands-on testing, tracking schedules and deliverables, and documenting results. The technologist also supports plant improvement projects involving PLC/HMI programming, sensor integration, control-system development, and cobot integration, while preparing related electrical drawings and technical documentation under engineering supervision.
Duties and responsibilities
Electrical R&D and Testing
- Support the development and validation testing of transformer bushings, insulators, and other cast-part products.
- Develop test plans, test scopes, test matrices, and acceptance criteria under engineering supervision.
- Coordinate testing activities, sample preparation, schedules, and required deliverables.
- Perform hands-on electrical testing using appropriate test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and data-acquisition systems.
- Record, analyze, and summarize test data, identify abnormal results, and prepare clear technical reports.
- Maintain organized test records, checklists, data sheets, and supporting documentation for internal and customer requirements.
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions related to test failures, product issues, or unexpected results.
- Follow applicable electrical and laboratory safety requirements during testing.
Simulation and Technical Analysis
- Support engineering simulation activities by preparing input data, running defined studies, and documenting results under supervision.
- Assist with electrical and thermal studies related to product performance and validation.
- Compare simulation results with physical test data and help identify differences or areas requiring further investigation.
- Prepare simulation reports that document inputs, assumptions, methodology, results, conclusions, and revisions.
PLC, Programming, and Data Acquisition
- Support plant improvement projects involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, automated monitoring, and data logging.
- Assist with PLC/HMI programming, system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation.
- Develop and modify basic programs or scripts for data collection, equipment communication, reporting, and process monitoring.
- Integrate sensors and measurement devices for monitoring temperature, pressure, equipment status, and other process parameters.
- Collect, clean, analyze, and summarize production and test data to support engineering decisions and process improvements.
- Maintain organized backups and revision records for PLC, HMI, and related program files.
Cobot and Automation Support
- Support the programming, testing, and implementation of cobots and other automated equipment.
- Assist with sensor integration, end-of-arm tooling, operating sequences, and communication between cobots, PLCs, and plant equipment.
- Participate in equipment trials, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process validation.
- Prepare setup sheets, operating instructions, program backups, and related technical documentation.
- Support risk assessments and the development of safe operating procedures for automated equipment.
Electrical Drafting and Documentation
- Prepare and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control-panel layouts, test-setup drawings, and related bills of materials using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other applicable software.
- Update drawings based on design changes, test findings, equipment modifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Review drawings and technical documents for accuracy, consistency, and proper revisio