About the Role
This technical position requires a self-motivated, skilled technician to perform electro-mechanical testing and analysis on AC and DC powered fan/motor assemblies and electronic sub-assemblies. The position can require electrical failure analysis on assemblies down to a component level including PCBA analysis. The position also requires a hands-on approach to learning and analysis along with the ability to work with people of all skill levels.
Responsibilities
- Performs failure analysis on units built in production and documents results.
- Recommends repair methods and authors instructions for others to follow.
- Identifies failure trends and maintains detailed records of work results.
- Assists Process Engineers and/or Manufacturing in a variety of duties involving the testing/analysis of AC and DC powered motor assemblies.
- Trains and instructs other workers as assigned.
- Maintain good standards of quality and quantity of work performed.
- Maintain a clean and neat work area at all times.
- Complies with company rules, policies, and procedures. Reports unusual or problem circumstances to manager.
- May on occasion, perform other related duties to aid other teams on request.
- Provides detailed work instructions to production to bring a unit back into compliance.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
Skills
- Strong understanding of electronics and electrical principles in electrical motor operations.
- Knowledge of J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electronic Components, a plus.
- Knowledge of ANSI 20.20 - ESD Protection, a plus.
- Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Requirements and Protocols, a plus.
- Failure analysis skills down to the component level may be required on electronic assemblies, circuit boards, motors, and electro-mechanical products such as fans and blowers.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform analysis on printed circuit board assemblies from schematics and drawings down to a component level.
- Fundamental understanding of AC and brushless DC motor theory and operation.
- Works from sketches (schematics), blueprints, customer specs, mil specs, mil standards, written and oral instructions, and engineering orders.
- Use of a computer, hand tools, precision measuring and testing equipment.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a necessity.
- Solidworks is a plus.
Work Type
- Full-time Regular
- 1st shift: Monday- Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Overtime will be required
Education Level
- Two years technical degree required in electronics
- 4 year preferred in electro-mechancial engineering or equivalent
- Years of experience in an electronics field will also be considered
