Electrical Technician

▶ Apply Electrical Technician Wixom, Michigan - Posted on May 20, 2026 Published By Jennifer Andrews Power Up Your Career with our client in Wixom, Michigan area. Our client is known for its commitment to quality and innovation. We are seeking skilled and dedicated Electrical Technicians to join their growing team. This position is a contract-to-hire or possible direct hire opportunity. Pay range is $25.00 to $28.00 an hour depending on experience. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TElectrical Technician position available in the Wixom, Michigan area. Contract to hire or possible direct hire opportunity. Pay range is $25.00 to $28.00 an hour depending on experience. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Electrical Technician is responsible for wiring, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and commissioning electrical load banks and associated systems at both low- and high-voltage levels. This role supports production, service, and field operations by performing mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, panel wiring, functional testing, PLC/HMI software download and verification, drawing interpretation, customer technical support, equipment training, and on-site diagnostics/repair. Depending on level, the Technician works under supervision, independently, or as a senior technical resource supporting complex systems, field service, customer issues, and continuous improvement activities. All levels are expected to perform work safely, to specification, and in compliance with quality standards, applicable codes, customer requirements, and engineering documents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrical Assembly and Panel Wiring

• Install basic components such as fuses, bus bars etc. and sub-assemblies using drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and torque specifications as applicable.
• Install mechanical components such as panels, louvers, guards, brackets, hardware, and motor or blower assemblies for repairs and RMA.
• Perform basic motor fit-up, impeller alignment, and visual inspection of assemblies.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist with wiring electrical panels and equipment including relays, contactors, terminal blocks, breakers, fuses, sensors, transformers, meters, and control devices.
• Route, terminate, and label wiring for power and control circuits under supervision.
• Ability to recognized basic electrical symbols and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts with guidance.
• Verify wire labels, basic grounding, and workmanship requirements.
• Wire electrical panels and equipment including contactors, relays, motors, breakers, fuses, power supplies, terminal blocks, transformers, sensors, meters, and control devices.
• Route, terminate, and label power, control, and signal wiring to workmanship standards.
• Working principles of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and cable arrangement drawings.
• Verify grounding, bonding, proper wire sizing, and proper separation between power and low voltage/control wiring.

PLC / HMI

Software and Technical Support

• Assist with PLC and HMI software loading and verification during production and testing activities.
• Confirm basic control , interface operation , calibration after software download.
• Support troubleshooting activities using drawings and direction from senior technicians or engineers. Testing and Validation
• Perform basic continuity checks, visual inspections, and assist with operational verification.
• Support approved test procedures and record data in test reports, checklists, and inspection records.
• Assist with verification of alarms, load steps, safety shutdowns, and control functions.
• Support QA inspections and final acceptance testing.
• Identify obvious electrical or mechanical issues and report them to senior personnel.
• Assist with repair or replacement of defective components.
• Re-test equipment after repairing under supervision.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using meters, test equipment, and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Repair or replace defective components and re-test equipment to confirm resolution.
• Support RMA evaluations, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to engineering and production regarding recurring issues and quality concerns.
• Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, megger testing where applicable, and full operational verification.
• Execute approved test procedures and document results accurately.
• Validate performance against specifications including load steps, alarms, faults, control response, safety shutdowns, and software operation.
• Support QA inspections, pre-shipment verification, and final acceptance testing. Troubleshooting and Repair
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using meters, test equipment, and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Repair or replace defective components and re-test equipment to confirm resolution.
• Support RMA evaluations, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to engineering and production regarding recurring issues and quality concerns. Field Work / Service Support
• Travel to customer sites for installation support, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, software updates, and service work of standard load bank models ranging from 50 kw to 1000 kw.
• Perform site safety checks and verify power and connection requirements prior to startup.
• Document service findings and communicate recommendations and next steps clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate parts usage, return materials, software updates, and service documentation.
• Travels at least 10-15 % in a year for field support works Customer Support, Training
• Provide customer and internal training on operation, safety, and basic troubleshooting of load bank equipment.
• Respond to customer technical questions professionally and in a timely manner. Safety, Quality, and Documentation
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, PPE, and lifting/rigging requirements.
• Maintain accurate records including redlines, software versions, service reports, and as-built updates.
• Ensure work is completed to company quality procedures, engineering documents, and applicable standards. Apply now!
• Equivalent hands-on experience in electrical equipment assembly and service.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with panel wiring, terminations, cable routing, labeling, and workmanship standards.
• Practical troubleshooting skills using a digital multimeter, clamp meter, and related test equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC software, HMI software downloading basics
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment remotely with limited information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for customer support and training.
• Basic networking and LAN/IP related knowledge.

Preferred:

• Experience with industrial equipment commissioning, field service, or production test environments.
• Familiarity with sensors, control systems, and industrial networking fundamentals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, drawing revisions, and structured root-cause analysis.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By applying to this job, I agree to receive electronic communications including SMS text and email regarding future opportunities, referral bonus incentives, and other promotions from Trillium. You may opt out at any time from future communications by responding STOP to any electronic communication. You may view our full privacy policy at https://trilliumstaffing.com/jobs/privacy/ . Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company. Want to apply for Electrical Technician? To apply for Electrical Technician enter your email address below. If you have an account with indeed.com, you can also Apply with Indeed Contact Us if you have any questions Contact Jennifer Andrews (810) 733-7180 Have a question about this job? Our intentions are to fill job vacancies as quickly as possible with qualified candidates. We are always accepting applications if a time sensitive job has an application deadline it is noted in the job description. Click on "Apply" to begin the apply process.