Electronics Associate Jobs in Pekin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Summary:

Performs expert level electronic component level repairs, using complex techniques and procedures to analyze, troubleshoot and repair complex problems on a specialized product or piece of equipment (for example, Drives (AC, DC, VFD, Servo) PLC's, Power Supplies ,HMI's, Laser scanners, AC Motors, DC Motors, Servo Motors, Circuit Boards, and other Industrial electronics). Requires advanced level of electronic component level expertise and aptitude. Works under minimal supervision and requires extensive knowledge and experience in a specialized discipline.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

Repairs and troubleshoots electronics of advanced complexity at the component level.

Troubleshoots utilizing: Huntron tracker, Multimeter, curve tracer, process calibrator, megger test, baker test, Hipot tester, chip reader, and more.

Solders and desolders circuit board components effectively and efficiently.

Repairs complex specialty equipment at component level.

Performs complex new product development.

Communicates with customers and may travel to customer sites.

Designs fixtures and performs warranty root cause analysis.

Reviews and edits complex repair processes and develops cycle time improvements.

Achieves yearoveryear productivity increases.

Takes responsibility in setting standards/methods for testing methodology.

Processes required service report paperwork.

Assists less experienced technicians and provides direction and guidance and may provide backup for department.

Evaluates components, including measurement of fits and tolerances, identification of parts required for replacement, and creates written work instructions for repair or testing needs.

Tests and certifies components including documentation of test results and writing test reports.

Documents work processes and instructions to ISO 9001 standards.

Participates in Quality Initiative; continually improves processes; quantitatively monitors processes. Completes required quality core classes and uses skills and techniques presented. Uses the Core Values in work environment. Adheres to company/customer safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and more than ten years related experience and/or training; or twelve years equivalent combination of education and experience.

Expert understanding of electronic components and how they are used in the industry.

Must possess an advanced level of electronic and/or mechanical skills.

Ability to: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Desirable KSAs:

Team player

Organized

Self-motivated and able to prioritize

Must have a good driving record

Willingness to travel to customer sites

Competencies:

Continuous Improvement

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Safety

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors