Electronic Technician

Electronics Technician - 1st Shift Job Description Summary

Responsible for troubleshooting, testing and repairing electronic equipment; developing prototypes and breadboard circuits; design and work up plans to retrofit existing equipment; researching and performing routine maintenance on electronic equipment utilizing test sets.

• Troubleshoot and run general diagnostics to accurately evaluate and repair electronic equipment, variable frequency drives, PLCs, temperature controllers, timers, etc.
• Design and build control systems to upgrade production and facility equipment to improve the lifespan and functionality.
• Perform routine maintenance on electronic equipment utilizing test sets, including but not limited to ultrasound, infrared, megger, oscilloscopes, VDM and ammeter.
• Adjust, calibrate pressure transducers, probes, sensors, align, functional test, modify and/or repair circuitry and components, recording the effect on unit performance using methods such as soldering and operating small hand tools; ensure compliance with standards.
• Operate basic power tools to fabricate new or convert equipment and machinery.
• Perform difficult electrical, mechanical, and optical assembly, modification, and repair operations on subassemblies and line replaceable units; determine requirements and install modifications per engineering drawings, engineering change notices, schematic diagrams, and other applicable documentation.
• Install and evaluate new equipment, applications and/or components to ensure system performance under actual operating conditions; design and work up plans to retrofit existing equipment.
• Request parts or components for use in the repair process; follow up and communicate any delay if the part is unavailable and must be ordered.

• Design and upgrade outdated equipment to increase functionality and productivity.
• Develop prototypes and breadboard circuits for modification of existing equipment to improve operation or convert new performance or functionality.

• Research, utilizing computers and libraries, products and/or parts if needed to obtain more information on general repair or functionality of equipment.
• Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs and schematics to describe and illustrate system operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications and any functional limitations.

• Attend meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Knowledge of computer programs:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP.
• Working knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits.
• Knowledge of modern test tools and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read electronic wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to use hand tools for troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Electronics certification.
• VFD and PLC programming experience.