Electrical Controls Technician

MiTek

Electrical Controls Technician designing, testing, and troubleshooting automated machinery for MiTek, a building-industry solutions provider. Supporting controls, documentation, prototypes, and customer installations.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeEarth City • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, testing, and supporting electrical control systems and automated machinery for the truss manufacturing industry, with a strong focus on compliance with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

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Electrical Control SystemsAutoCAD ElectricalPLC IntegrationAdvanced DiagnosticsSafety Instrumentation

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Hard Skills

Electrical Control SystemsAutoCAD ElectricalPLC IntegrationVFDsServo DrivesSafety ControllersMechanical TestingElectrical TestingData Entry in MRP/ERP SystemsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSmall Hand ToolsPower Tools

Industry Keywords

Truss ManufacturingAutomated MachineryNFPA79NECUL508AComponent ManufacturingOff-Site ConstructionEngineering DrawingsIndustry StandardsGovernmental Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, test, improve, and support MiTek equipment for the truss manufacturing industry
Update, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products for component manufacturing and off-site construction
Lead outside team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions
Create documentation for machinery repairs and troubleshooting
Integrate, test, update, and debug NFPA79/NEC/UL508A-compliant electrical control panels, parts, and assemblies
Integrate, test, update, and debug industrial PLCs, VFDs, and servo drives
Integrate, test, update, and debug safety instrumentation and controllers
Develop and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
Develop and maintain project documentation including system requirements, equipment manuals, test plans, and project notes
Ensure compliance with MiTek procedures, industry standards, and governmental regulations
Enter and update data in MRP/ERP systems
Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service teams throughout the product lifecycle
Review industry trends and emerging technologies
Design and execute mechanical and electrical component testing and provide design feedback
Assemble, wire, and start up prototype machinery
Visit customer sites to troubleshoot machinery and support installation and automation teams
Create solutions to issues by specifying components and producing engineering drawings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute on a year-for-year basis
2+ years of hands-on experience with electrical controls systems required
Advanced diagnostic experience with power distribution, circuit breakers, and terminal blocks required
Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to improve knowledge required
Experience with PLCs, motor controllers, VFDs, servos, and sensors preferred, with willingness to improve knowledge
Experience with safety controllers preferred, with willingness to improve knowledge
Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply basic geometry
Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
Ability to use small hand and power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication skills to interact frequently with different teams
Willingness and ability to travel 10%-20% as needed for critical on-site activities
MiTek is an E-Verify workplace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Caregiver Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement
Training opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Tuition reimbursement
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability
Employer paid Long-Term Disability
Employer paid Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner allowing employees to track, manage and access pay anytime
Support and mentoring toward an electrical engineering degree