Summary: Work assignments are of a great variety and complexity and include work in the shop and at customer sites. Employees work independently or as a team installing, servicing or repairing electrical control and mechanical equipment. Approximately 50% travel is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical problems are encountered before, during, and after manufacture.
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data.
Install and maintain electrical control systems.
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
Perform a wide variety of highly technical duties including start-up and repair of complex and sophisticated electronic and mechanical equipment.
Instruct/train customer personnel in the correct operation of equipment.
Modify and maintain PLC and HMI programs
Work in the shop may include machine wiring, panel building, programming, testing equipment and programs. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge:
Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of equipment.
Programming- Knowledge of programming software such as Allen Bradley PLC, HMI and Servo programming.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Must be able to work closely with engineers and other shop employees to obtain information or ensure drawing clarity.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter, and be detail-oriented.
Must be able to contribute in design reviews and improve job efficiencies.