Electrical Technician

Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national technology company in Boston is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to assemble, repair, and troubleshoot electrical controllers. Responsibilities include wiring control panels, performing preventative maintenance, and promptly responding to electrical repair requests. Candidates should have an associate degree in electrical engineering technology and at least two years of technician experience. This full-time role offers a salary between $50,000 and $80,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have knowledge of basic electrical components like resistors and diodes.
• Experience in soldering electrical components and PCB assemblies is essential.
• Ability to communicate timelines for repairs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and assess new systems and repairs to ensure quality.
• Wire and assemble electrical panels and wire harnesses.
• Respond quickly to service requests and repair electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical components knowledge

Soldering skills

Wiring control panels

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Quick learner

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

Tools

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Manual and power tools

Job description

Job Summary

Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc. (NIUSA), part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician in the Boston Metro area. Candidate will be responsible to assemble, repair, debug and diagnose electrical controllers. Occasionally assemble and debug PCB boards. Install and wire up power supplies and controllers in a tool. Respond to requests for electrical repairs and breakdowns as well as perform routine maintenance and upgrade equipment as necessary. Candidates must know how to troubleshoot basic functioning of equipment. We prefer applicants who have at least two years of professional technician experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and assessments of new systems and repairs to ensure quality
• Wire, Assemble, check, test and install electrical panels, wire harnesses, and other electrical equipment
• Solder, Assemble, check, test and install PCB boards
• Respond quickly to all service requests and efficiently troubleshoot and repair/replace electrical systems
• Communicate estimated timelines for repairs to those impacted
• Install new equipment and do wiring to expand infrastructure as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule
• Log all services/work performed and report progress to management
• Create, modify and maintain Drawings/BOM/ECOs/Work Instructions etc. documentation.
• Organize electrical/mechanical parts and maintains the local engineering stock.

Requirements and Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher in electrical engineering technology
• Knowledge of basic electrical components like resistors, capacitor, inductors, diodes, relays, contactors, circuit breakers etc.
• Experience of soldering electrical components and PCB assemblies.
• Experience wiring control panels and making wiring harnesses.
• Knowledge of OrCAD or similar schematic capture or CAD drawing or electric wiring diagram software.
• Ability to understand and create technical drawings/diagrams and documentation
• Knowledge of test equipment like multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Proficient to use manual and power tools
• Basic knowledge about BOM/ECO life cycle process
• Able to handle heavy items like heavy power supplies and assemblies
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner who is open and eager to learn new systems and components.
• Understanding of analog and digital signals/circuits is a plus
• Familiarity with use of Opto22 modules and components is a plus

Salary

The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $50,000 to $80,000 annually, with a 3-month probationary period. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.

Working Conditions

The employee will be required at times to lift as much as 50 pounds or the specific weight limits specified by the supplier of the part. The employee is expected to follow all Nissin and site safety rules.

About Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc.

Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc. (NIUSA) is a multi-national company supplying and supporting state-of-the ion implanters and flat panel display equipment. Nissin Ion has multiple subsidiaries supporting their equipment which is supplied to the world's leading foundry, logic, memory and flat panel display companies.

NIUSA has two locations in the United States. The sales and service office is located in Austin, Texas while the R&D and applications office is located in Billerica, Massachusetts.

Please visit for more info: https://www.nissinimplanter.com/.

NIUSA is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sumitomo Electric Group

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and corporate profile from our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/. Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric.