Electronics Technician

Company:  Viega
Location: McPherson
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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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.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Machine and Equipment Maintenance

  • Troubleshoot and run general diagnostics to accurately evaluate and repair electronic equipment, variable frequency drives, PLC's, 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.
  • Adjusts, calibrates pressure transducers, probes, sensors, aligns, functional tests, modifies ad/or repairs circuitry and components and records effect on unit performance utilizing methods such as soldering and operating small hand tools to repair units; ensure compliance with standards.
  • Operate basic power tools to accomplish fabrication of new or converted equipment and machinery.
  • Performs difficult electrical, mechanical, and optical assembly, modification, and repair operations on subassemblies and line replaceable units; determines requirements and installs modifications as set forth by 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 repair process; follows up and communicates any delay if the part is unavailable and has to be ordered.

Develop and Design Equipment

  • Design and upgrade outdated equipment in order to increase functionality and productivity.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 and Report Writing

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

Other

  • Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel and 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

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2-3+ years of HMI/PLC troubleshooting programs, software, hardware, and I/O for Siemens, Beckhoff or Allen Bradley machines strongly preferred
  • Skilled in troubleshooting machine maintenance issues effectively
  • Proficient with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
  • Able to read and interpret electrical prints and mechanical drawings
  • Electronics Certification strongly preferred
  • Servo and VFD drive experience required
  • Robot (Fanuc) experience preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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