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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$135K - $250K *

Join us to design cutting-edge electrical systems for next-gen space vehicles. You'll define architectures, conduct reliability analyses, and ensure seamless integration of power and control systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading transformative electrical projects across commercial and industrial sectors. Drive operational excellence, oversee advanced systems, and mentor top talent while hitting mile...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $198K *

Lead comprehensive network deployment initiatives, ensuring seamless equipment fulfillment and installation across global locations while mentoring junior technicians and maintaining operational excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $198K *

Provide expert technical support for global equipment deployment, ensuring seamless installation and configuration of systems. Lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and coordinate logistics to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing HVAC systems in commercial and industrial settings. As a Lead Technician, you'll mentor staff, ensure safety compliance, and drive operational excellence in i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K *

Transform electrical systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Play a key role in maintaining and optimizing equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while troubleshooting complex issues and im...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$57K - $108K *

Join a team that's pioneering cutting-edge electrical subsystems. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, analyze, and integrate advanced technologies while supporting critical development program...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading market development, mentoring teams, and driving project excellence across diverse sectors. Collaborate nationally to enhance technical standards...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $83K *

Join a dynamic team as you maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in high-speed production environments, ensuring optimal performance of bottling and packaging equipment while leading and traini...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $134K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced electrical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation in electrical engineering solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $134K *

Join us to design and implement advanced electrical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation in electrical engineering solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $145K *

Join our team to execute preventive maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment. Utilize your electrical expertise to lead projects, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$82K - $122K *

Shape the future of electrical training by delivering engaging instruction in apprenticeship programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance curriculum and motivate students, ensuring they excel...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the Electrical/PLC department, driving automation improvements and enhancing operational efficiency through technical expertise and team development in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $83K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing critical building systems. Lead operations, troubleshoot complex systems, and mentor technicians to ensure optimal equipment reliability and s...

5 days ago

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

$89K - $92K *

Support the maintenance and operation of critical building systems, leading shift operations and troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems to ensure reliability and safety in a highly...

1 week ago

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

$67K - $125K *

Create and direct comprehensive training programs for technical instruction in aircraft maintenance and operations, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with various teams to meet evolvi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Coordinate and manage subcontracted maintenance services, ensuring effective onboarding, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements. Collaborate with internal teams and external provider...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Manage and optimize maintenance activities for critical infrastructure, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimal downtime. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $222K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic electrical engineering team, overseeing design and analysis of electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and mentoring jun...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and coordinating electrical systems for large-scale manufacturing facilities, ensuring reliability and efficiency from concept through construction and energization across...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to lead power system designs for large-scale manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical excellence from concept through constr...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to lead power system designs for large-scale manufacturing facilities, ensuring technical excellence from concept through construction and energization across vario...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading power system designs for large-scale manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative electrical infrastructure sol...

2 weeks ago

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

$69K - $125K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team supporting critical weapons systems. Engage in hands-on assembly, integration, and sustainment activities while collaborating with skilled engineers to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.