Electrical Technician Jobs

Explore Electrical Technician jobs for experienced professionals ready to maintain, troubleshoot, test, and improve electrical equipment and systems. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles that may suit technicians with advanced expertise, industry certifications, and a strong record of solving complex technical problems.

What Electrical Technicians Do

Electrical Technicians install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Depending on the role, they may work with industrial machinery, power distribution, controls, instrumentation, motors, or electronic components. They use technical drawings, diagnostic tools, and safety procedures to identify faults, support reliable operations, and document their work.

Industries and Work Environments

Electrical Technician opportunities can be found across manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, building systems, and other technical fields. Work settings range from production floors and laboratories to power facilities and customer sites. Responsibilities and schedules vary by employer, equipment, and operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of electrical principles, troubleshooting, equipment testing, and workplace safety. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, automation, instrumentation, or high-voltage systems can be valuable for specialized positions. Requirements vary; some employers prefer a technical degree or vocational training, relevant certifications, and several years of hands-on experience.

Find Electrical Technician Jobs on Ladders

Search Electrical Technician openings on Ladders to discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and locations, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by position.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of rugged electronic products through comprehensive testing and validation. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $182K *

Take ownership of electrical construction leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while managing teams and subcontractors through commissioning and systems completion activities...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K *

Elevate your career by maintaining and troubleshooting complex electrical systems. Utilize your expertise in A/C and D/C motor control, PLCs, and process control loops to ensure operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining aircraft electrical systems. You'll inspect, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electrical components, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K *

Serve as a key I&E Technician, ensuring optimal maintenance of plant systems through skilled troubleshooting and safety compliance, while driving continuous improvement in instrumentation and electric...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $125K *

Transform electrical systems through analysis, design, and commissioning. Collaborate with diverse teams on infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality while leading the production of tec...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $194K *

Innovate the future of defense technology by leading electrical hardware design and troubleshooting for critical aerospace systems. Collaborate with suppliers and mentor engineers to ensure mission su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $140K *

Join the charge in maintaining and optimizing advanced mechanical systems. Leverage your expertise to ensure operational excellence in HVAC, plumbing, and industrial systems, directly impacting facili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $181K *

Help us ensure safe and reliable facility operations by performing advanced electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in Government-owned facilities, while adhering to safety standards and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing industrial automation systems, ensuring seamless integration of PLCs and robotics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, conduct maintenance, and mentor technicia...

Collingwood, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical solutions for complex projects. Mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with industry standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $101K *

Engage with clients as a key Field Service Electronics Technician, providing on-site technical expertise, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance to ensure operational reliability and outstandin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service in power systems. This role involves hands-on technical support, daily travel to customer sites, and opportunities for career advancement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $101K *

Deliver exceptional mechanical support by mentoring junior technicians, optimizing maintenance processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a dynamic production environment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $101K *

Lead the charge in optimizing mechanical operations, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing productivity and quality across projects...

North York, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing innovative electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with skilled teams to deliver quality solutions while managing budgets and schedules, paving the way fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical and sustainability projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with teams to develop control systems and provide technical support, enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K *

Unlock your potential as you maintain and enhance advanced instrumentation systems, ensuring operational excellence in a leading smelting and refining complex. Collaborate with a skilled team to tackl...

Trail, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$56K - $105K *

Drive your career forward by leading shipboard installation tasks for Aegis Weapon Systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency in cable handling, installation, and testing while m...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $92K *

Lead the charge in maintaining production equipment by diagnosing complex faults, executing advanced repairs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive reliability and minimize downtime w...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Accelerate production efficiency by maintaining and repairing equipment, diagnosing issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational practices while ensuring safety and reliability in fie...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$56K - $111K *

Optimize your career by building and maintaining communication systems hardware, collaborating on prototype development, and ensuring compliance with rigorous engineering standards in a dynamic lab en...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $104K *

Transform critical facility operations through hands-on maintenance and monitoring of essential systems, ensuring reliability and safety in a high-stakes environment while adhering to operational exce...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse electrical engineering projects, ensuring design excellence and compliance with codes. Collaborate with a dynamic North American team while mentoring junior engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Electrical Technician do?question toggle

    An Electrical Technician installs, tests, inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical equipment and systems. Duties vary by industry and may involve industrial machinery, controls, power distribution, or instrumentation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Electrical Technician jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and role. Employers may look for vocational or technical education, hands-on experience, knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting, and relevant certifications. Specialized positions may require experience with PLCs, automation, or high-voltage systems.

  • Where do Electrical Technicians work?question toggle

    Electrical Technicians work in industries such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, aerospace, telecommunications, and building systems. Their work may take place in facilities, laboratories, production environments, or at customer sites.

  • Can Electrical Technician jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, or senior Electrical Technician positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, qualifications, responsibilities, and employer.

  • How can I find Electrical Technician jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted professional Electrical Technician openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.