Electronic Repair Technician

Job Description Summary

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.

Position Responsibilities

·       Meets all the requirements of an Electronic Technician Level I

·       Has 3-5 years of experience as an electronic technician, with a deeper understanding of electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

·       Evaluate returned products within the guidelines of Vante Quality system and other department policies to determine the cause of failure.

·       Follow SOP instructions to complete equipment inspections & repairs.

·       Capable of conducting equipment inspections, troubleshooting basic electrical/electronic issues, and completing repairs following standard operating procedures.

·       Uses common hand tools and test equipment, such as multimeters, to diagnose and repair product defects.

·       Independently troubleshoots and repairs complex equipment, identifying the root cause of failures and implementing appropriate solutions.

·       Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, frequency meters, and spectrum analyzers, to diagnose and repair issues.

·       Collaborates with cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between the Aftermarket and Engineering departments.

·       Trains and mentors less experienced technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.

·       Participates in the development and improvement of work instructions and quality control procedures.

·       Other duties may be assigned.

Position Tasks

·       Troubleshooting & repairing circuit boards which do not perform as expected on customer owned equipment through the RMA process.

·       Troubleshooting other electronic and mechanical parts on returned or in-house equipment.

·       Annual Certification / Calibration on Machine Solutions Manufactured Equipment.

·       Participate in improving the work instructions used by RMA Dept. and the QC procedures for existing products.

·       Train personnel in the use of test equipment, as needed.

·       Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.

·       Compare test results with specifications and make a judgment as to acceptability of a product’s performance.

·       Read and comprehended product drawings, schematics and other graphical descriptions of the electromechanical functioning of a product.

·       Complete paperwork that communicates what part numbers were used in the repair, what was the cause of failure, how long did it take to repair the product, notes to customer or user, etc.

·       Adhere to policies of quality assurance, safety, biohazard control and cleanliness.

·       May be required to perform certain quality control check procedures to assure the product meets performance specifications.

·       Maintains departmental technical documents related to repairs and or history of product design. 

• Coordinates and may perform training of entry level and intermediate repair technicians to assure that all receive training on all products Vante must repair, in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.)or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret assembly instruction, schematics, assembly drawings, general technical procedures or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure instructions.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, customers and vendors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch, and lift/move up to 30 pounds.

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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