Electrical Team Lead in Waco, Minnesota at VanTran Industries, Inc.

Location: Plant #3

Department: Electrical Integration & Testing

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Electrical Team Lead is responsible for leading the daily electrical integration, assembly support, testing, troubleshooting, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of power skids, E-Houses, switchgear, transformers, RMUs, control panels, and related electrical equipment. The Team Lead supervises Electrical Integrators and Electrical Test Technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, quality standards, and company procedures. The position serves as the primary technical resource on the production floor while coordinating activities with Electrical Test Engineer, Production, Quality, and Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

·Supervise daily electrical integration and testing activities.

· Assign work and provide technical directions to Electrical Integrators and Test Technicians.

· Coordinate installation, wiring, termination, labeling, and verification of electrical equipment.

· Ensure compliance with electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and customer specifications.

· Lead electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance (megger), DLRO/ground continuity, hi-pot, functional testing, relay verification, control system verification, power-up, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

· Review and approve test documentation for completeness and accuracy.

· Troubleshoot electrical, control, and wiring issues and coordinate corrective actions.

· Train, mentor, and develop team members while supporting employee onboarding.

· Promote and enforce all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and electrical safe work practices.

· Coordinate activities with Electrical Test Engineer, Quality, Production, Purchasing, and Project Management.

· Maintain testing equipment and ensure calibration requirements are met.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and first-pass yield.

· Assist with scheduling, manpower planning, and meeting production deadlines.

· Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests and resolve technical questions.

Required

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Minimum five (5) years of industrial electrical assembly, integration, or testing experience.

· Minimum two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.

· Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

· Experience using electrical test instruments and troubleshooting electrical systems.

Preferred

· Associate degree Or Higher in Electrical Technology or related field.

· Experience with medium-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, RMUs, PLC controls, and power distribution systems.

· Experience leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Skills and Competencies·

Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Knowledge of electrical safety standards and quality systems.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems is preferred.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

· Ability to wear required PPE and work around energized electrical equipment while following all safety procedures.