Electro-Mechanical Tech

Whelen Engineering; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering in Chester, CT is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Tech to troubleshoot, repair, and service Whelen Emergency lighting and mechanical siren devices. The role emphasizes diagnosing failures, repairing assemblies, and documenting work in compliance with EH&S and quality standards.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm. Work includes reading electronic schematics, using test equipment, and performing soldering, with a maximum lift of 35 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Ability to read electronic assemblies and schematic drawings.
• Computer literate and able to learn and use test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, failure analysis and repair of Whelen Emergency lighting and mechanical siren devices.
• Communicate and document design problems, component failures and initial failures on newly designed product.
• Maintain high work output without sacrificing quality.
• Complete all administrative function relating to documentation of work performed and regulatory requirements.
• Perform revision updates, rework, or repair to drawing specifications using a variety of hand tools, test fixtures, electronic test equipment and soldering equipment.
• Replace broken assemblies and subassemblies and solder as needed.
• Assist with the receiving and shipping of items sent in for service as required.

Skills

Read electronic schematics

English reading/writing

Computer literate

Color vision

Close vision

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Soldering standards (J-STD-10 IPC-A-61

Lift up to 35 pounds

Read drawings

Education

High School diploma

AA/AS/Technical School (6 months+)

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Tech

Department: Repair (116)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Jim Carey

Description

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Tech

Department: Repair

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Facility location: Chester, CT

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, failure analysis and repair of Whelen Emergency lighting and mechanical siren devices.
• Communicate and document design problems, component failures and initial failures on newly designed product.
• Maintain high work output without sacrificing quality.
• Complete all administrative function relating to documentation of work performed and regulatory requirements.
• Perform revision updates, rework, or repair to drawing specifications using a variety of hand tools, test fixtures, electronic test equipment and soldering equipment.
• Replace broken assemblies and subassemblies and solder as needed.
• As required assist with the receiving and shipping of items sent in for service

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to read electronic assembly and schematic drawings.
• Must read and write in English.
• Computer literate
• Normal Color Vision
• Vision: Close vision; ability to work on electronic circuit boards with very small electronic components
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands, and arm length, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel.Ability to learn and maintain J-STD-10 and IPC-a-610II Soldering Standards
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate safety and service functions.
• High School w/1-3 + years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/6 months experience Physical demands and abilities
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks
• Able to stand entire shift
• Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.