Job Description

Job-ID: 14458; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

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• Design and upgrade outdated equipment in order to increase functionality and productivity.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
• Electronics certification
• VFD and PLC programming

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Kristi Davis  -  Kristi.Davis@viega.us - +1 (620) 798-9010 

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