About this role
Job Title: Electrical TechnicianJob DescriptionJoin a collaborative Build & Integration team as an Electrical Technician, playing a vital role in bringing electrified freight rail cars to life. In this hands-on position, you will support multidisciplinary efforts across system assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting, contributing directly to successful product deployment and ongoing lifecycle support.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on electrical build tasks, including soldering, crimping, component wiring, and cable assembly, following wiring diagrams, schematics, and verbal instructions.
- Carry out electrical assembly and wiring work using both hand tools and power tools, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to technical specifications.
- Assemble and integrate mechanical and electrical components into complete systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, drivetrains, high- and low-voltage power systems, cooling circuits, sensors, and control components.
- Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment to ensure systems perform reliably and meet operational and safety requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve issues on fielded systems, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical systems, including basic electrical components such as starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems, including starters, fuses, contacts, and relays.
- Proficiency in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong electrical assembly skills, including wiring, cable assembly, and component integration.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
- Proficient soldering skills for reliable electrical connections and component assembly.
- Experience with motor control systems and variable frequency drives.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.