Service Technician

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a Service Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repair and restoring to operation the full range of the company's industrial radio control products in both a shop work environment and as a traveling field service technician in the domestic and international environment.

Hetronic, a Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) company, is the global leader in the design and manufacture of standard and configured industrial wireless Radio Remote Control (RRC) system solutions. We have designed and delivered over 500,000 wireless Radio Remote Control systems to over 3,000 customers during our 35+ years of operation. Our global network of trained and authorized re‑sellers and service centers are available in over 50 countries to meet the immediate needs of our industrial equipment customers.

• Evaluate, test and repair product returned from the field, answer service request phone calls for assistance
• Test and evaluate products to ensure proper operation to established criteria
• Troubleshoot electronic products to the component level, when applicable, to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action
• Properly setup and operate general electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, meters, power supplies, service monitors, test fixtures, field strength meters, RF power measuring equipment and software simulators for product testing and evaluation
• Proficient operation of hand tools, small power tools, hand crimpers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and understands their use and function
• Performs required repairs and required modifications to restore unit to proper operation
• Inspects all work and participates in the visual inspection crosscheck process
• Maintain the integrity of the documentation process and complete necessary reports
• Keep supervisor apprised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect Service, Operations, or customers
• Provide support to the Operations organization and handle miscellaneous assignments as instructed
• Proficient operation of PC based computer equipment in an office software environment
• Maintain work related equipment and parts inventory
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate Degree with a training emphasis in communication/computer electronics, or five or more years of technical on‑job experience/military technical training, and a general RF background
• Possess strong problem solving skills applied to digital and analog electronics with the ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner
• Professional, clear, verbal and written communications
• Experience with electronic test equipment and test fixtures
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, mechanical drawings, bills‑of‑material, setup instructions, written work instructions
• Unrestricted ability to travel domestically and internationally (Passport)
• Experience with programmable industrial controllers is desirable
• Experience in heavy industry or the oil and gas environment is desirable
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is desirable
• Ability to work independently

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $24‑$27 hourly.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently do hand motions and repetitive tasks requiring hand eye coordination for assembling parts, must occasionally carry and lift up to 75 pounds to perform various duties.

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