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Electronic Technician I (2:00pm to 10:30pm)
G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and inspect electronic assemblies per drawings.
5d ago
$20 - $25
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
final inspection
assembly build
assembly testing
troubleshooting
wiring review
training
Act as an inspector for final electronics checkout
Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of moderately complex electronic assembly tasks as needed
Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
Document actions by completing production and quality forms
Assemble junction boxes, electronic controls, and other assemblies per mechanical and electrical drawings
Interact with manufacturing to ensure proper installation and test of completed electronic assemblies
Participate in wiring diagram / interconnect drawing reviews
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Must be able to assist with training of new employees on basic to moderate testing tasks.
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
Troubleshoot electronic assemblies for production and aftermarket support
Install and test completed electronic assemblies
Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
What you bring
gerber
schematics
ladder logic
wiring diagrams
associate degree
1-2 years
Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
Must have basic computer skills
Walking – continuous
Squatting/kneeling – frequent
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Is able to safety use small hand and power tools
Must have attention to detail and be able to work independently and follow written procedures
Bending/stooping – frequent
Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
Is able to bench troubleshoot wiring utilizing available diagrams and drawings and discrete circuits containing relays, diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors and DC battery chargers utilizing schematics and Gerber files
Ideally has 1-2 years in an electronics technician capacity
Has a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
Standing – continuous
Lifting – frequent
Must have working knowledge of wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings / ladder logic, schematics and Gerber files
Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
Can read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material
Is knowledgeable in the usage of millimeters and power supplies
Ideally holds an Associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics or other electronics related discipline, or the equivalent combination of work/military experience and skill development
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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