APPLY HERE: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/job/45128333DOD SkillBridge Internship: Job DescriptionElectronic Control Technician InternshipOverview of the ProgramThe purpose of this internship is to provide interns with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to transition to full time employment as a MedLine Electronic Control Technician (ECT). The training program is designed to provide new employees with the opportunity to learn, the people, the process and the culture. Through this process they will also demonstrate their skills, which will allow Medline to better understand what developmental training is needed. (Note: The objective of the program is to provide full time employment to all interns who meet training objectives and receive positive performance appraisals. However, an offer of full-time employment is not guaranteed.)With minimal oversight, an Electrical Controls Technician supports and maintains the equipment used in manufacturing and all support systems. Electrical Control Technicians (ECTs) work in partnership with Operators, Maintenance and Engineering to care for the successful operation of all electrically controlled devices on his/her shift in a safe manner. ECTs are responsible for eliminating safety risks present in systems and working to troubleshoot electrical and control problems, ensuring proper hardware and software configurations for devices, ensure proper functioning of devices, use of the most current programs, performing PM's, properly inputting data into the CMMS system, executing work orders, backing up programs and keeping prints and manuals up to date.
Electronic Control Technician Key Responsibilities • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical equipment including but not limited to: motors (all types), starters, breakers, transformers, isolation switches, relays, fuses, resistors, air conditioning, valves, AC Drives, DC Drives, electrical cable, fiber optic cable, coaxial cable, conduit, receptacles, PLCs, heaters, control panels, lights & lighting panels, distributive controls, UPS, fire & emergency alarms, disposal of bulbs and other hazardous material. • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation equipment including but not limited to transmitters (all types), valves, I/P, positioners, actuators, dampers, flow meters, and level sensors.• Complete and prioritize multiple work orders, in support of controls systems, motors, mechanical equipment, PLC programing, etc. AB Logix and Siemens S7 platform including integrated motion is highly desirable. • Work to effectively troubleshoot technical issues both related to maintenance and in emergency situations; Troubleshooting electrical, motor and control problems. This includes determining if a motor or electrical system, is functioning properly and is configured properly. • If there is a problem, determine the proper course of action and safely implement it. Solutions may include taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors and determining the health of overall systems and equipment. • Discuss and explain technical issues in a business environment, act professionally during times of equipment breakdown. • Utilize MS Windows, Industrial Software and CMMS (EAM) on a daily basis. • Assist maintenance mechanics on shift as needed. Including the performance of mechanical repairs when appropriate. • In accordance with written and oral instructions, ensure that the facility and the associated equipment operates safely, properly and efficiently. Ensure compliance with the Controls Change Management System where non-emergency changes are approved and documented prior to the change being made.
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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