Electrical Engineering Technician

  • Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
  • Maple Grove, Minnesota
  • Full Time
Electrical Engineering Technician

Job Details

Job Location

Maple Grove, MN

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

2 Year Degree

Salary Range

$65000.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Description

Join Us as an Electrical Engineering Technician at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 yearsand we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentationyou'll feel at home here.

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will support the development of cutting-edge products from concept through production. Our R D Engineering team is looking for someone who thrives in lab environments, enjoys working closely with engineers, and takes pride in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems. If you have strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to contribute to meaningful product advancements, this role could be perfect for you!

What You'll Do

Collaborate with engineers to bring new product concepts to life through hands-on prototyping, testing, and documentation.

Safely build and evaluate electronic assemblies, ensuring functionality and reliability throughout the development cycle.

Conduct performance tests on systems and circuit assemblies, accurately capturing and reporting results.

Generate clear, data-driven documentation - including reports, charts, and graphs - using Microsoft Office tools.

Support pilot production runs, providing on-the-ground technical assistance and ensuring smooth handoffs to manufacturing.

Work closely with quality control, purchasing, and suppliers to source and evaluate new and existing components.

Interpret technical documentation such as schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, BOMs, and assembly drawings.

Operate and maintain lab equipment including soldering irons, power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and standard hand tools.

Keep the lab environment organized, efficient, and aligned with safety standards.

Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

Associate's/technical degree in electrical engineering technology or related, or equivalent experience in a similar role.

3+ years of relevant experience in an engineering environment.

Prior experience with hands-on PCB assembly, soldering, prototype construction and testing.

Proven ability to troubleshoot electronic components, printed circuit assemblies, and hardware.

Key Strengths & Skills

Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proactive time management and ability to work on many projects at various points of the product development cycle.

Bias for action and ability to work with a sense of urgency

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Our Culture

We build strong relationshipswith teammates, partners, and customers

We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives

We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results

We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth

We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs

We take ownership of our workquality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

Employee Ownership Program - You're not just an employeeyou're an owner. We share success together.

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions

Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins

A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our Maple Grove, MN location. The expected schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but an occasional shift in hours may be necessary to accommodate project schedules.

Ready to ?

Ready to make a real impact? If you're driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that's changing the worldand where you're not just an employee but an ownerwe want you on board!

Join us, and let's create safer environments togethermaking a global difference you'll be proud to own.
Job ID: 488974204
Originally Posted on: 8/11/2025

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