Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Duration: 12 Months (high possibility 

Shift: M-F 7a - 3:45p, daily/Sat overtime as business demands.

Job Summary:

The Test Technician - bench is responsible for performing verification testing on circuit boards and various assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities involve performing testing and troubleshooting with basic meters of uninterruptible power systems equipment, such as inverters, rectifiers, chargers, static switches, AC regulators and associated equipment.
• Basic circuit analysis
• Interrupt schematics and assembly prints
• Perform verification testing on circuit boards and various assemblies.
• Any additional tasks as deemed necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

The Test Technician must have a technology background that includes at least 5 years’ experience in power electronics and a versatile hands-on individual with good analytical skills.  Experience with power in the ranges of 480 VAC 3phase and 240 VDC. DC/AC principles and electrical language.

Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology; Diploma or Certificate in Electronics program or equivalent experience or Military equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Must possess electrical and mechanical aptitude and basic skills on soldering (thru hole as well as SMT), electro/mechanical assembly and must be proficient with the use hand tools.
• Must have knowledge in the use of multi-meters and other basic instruments.  Have basic knowledge in the use of multi-purpose test instruments such as oscilloscopes, component testers, digital test equipment.  
• Possess the ability to read: wiring diagrams, assembly prints, schematics and parts lists and have an understanding of electronic circuits.
• Must be computer literate and have some knowledge of MS Word and Excel. 
• Must possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as being able to manage time with little supervision.  Ability to multitask is a must. 
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess some knowledge of AC/DC power electronics.  Must be willing to work with voltages as high as 480 VAC 3phase and 240 VDC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stooping:  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.  This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Crouching:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching:  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing:  Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Fingering:  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping:  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling:  Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Hearing:  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive Motions:  Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking:  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.