Electrical Engineering Technician at DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC – Oak Brook, Illinois

The Electrical Engineering Technician supports the engineering team by assisting in the design, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electrical systems and equipment. This role works closely with engineers, production, and field service teams to ensure electrical components and systems meet performance, safety, and quality standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in failure analysis of AC/DC motors, generators, servo motors, and rotating equipment
• Troubleshoot and test Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo drives, and motion control systems
• Perform and document electrical testing including insulation resistance (megger), surge comparison, hipot, resistance, vibration, and dynamic testing
• Support commissioning and functional testing of VFD-driven and servo-driven systems
• Interpret motor nameplates, encoder data, winding diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Assist with parameter setup and basic configuration of VFDs and servo drives
• Support root cause analysis and prepare technical repair and diagnostic reports
• Review OEM specifications and technical manuals to ensure repair accuracy
• Assist with quality control inspections and final system testing before shipment
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble and test run electric motors
• Collaborate with production teams (winders, machinists, mechanics) to resolve technical issues
• Ensure compliance with EASA, IEEE, NEC, and company quality standards
• Perform additional tasks as required by the company.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of three-phase power systems
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory, servo motor operation, and rotating equipment fundamentals
• Working knowledge of VFD operation, drive parameter configuration, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with servo systems including encoders, feedback devices, and motion control
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams
• Experience with motor and drive testing equipment (megger, surge tester, growler, hipot tester)
• Understanding of insulation systems and inverter-duty motor requirements
• Familiarity with EASA repair standards preferred
  

DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid vacation
• Holidays

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required
• 2+ years of hands-on electrical experience preferred
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.