General Overview

Summary

Detailed Description

• Reads and analyzes schematic diagrams, circuit descriptions and similar technical information.
• Troubleshoots and repairs failed products.
• Inspects for physical and visual quality requirements. Isolates and replaces faulty components.
• Sets up, operates, and adjusts test sets and auxiliary equipment.
• Proves tests and test sets.
• Troubleshoots and repairs test equipment/fixture problems.
• Performs reactive maintenance on electromechanical surface mount assembly equipment.
• Reads and understand Bills of Materials, Component Data, Engineering Change Order and similar technical information. Inspects for standard quality requirements.
• With support and direction from more experienced electrical and mechanical engineers, performs complex testing, debug, failure analysis, circuit modification and design verification of new and prototype products.
• Works with product specifications, schematics and mechanical drawings; assembles, tests, debugs, repairs and/or modifies new product prototypes.

• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance. Maintains records for equipment availability, failure analysis and maintenance.
• Maintains equipment spare parts database.
• Tracks spare parts usage and maintains inventory of equipment spare parts.
• Helps move, install, set-up and refurbish equipment.
• May also perform special trade tasks such as tool and die maker, electrician etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies
• Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.
• Strong knowledge of the setup, operation, and maintenance of specific equipment sets used in manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly and fabrication procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and testing and debugging procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programming and ability to use applications specific to this position (such as C++).
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use hand and power tools required for test assembly.
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
• Excellent knowledge of quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions, sitting in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.

Typical Experience

• Two to Four years relevant experience

Typical Education

• Two or three year community college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

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