Electro-Mechanical Technician

Kids for the Future; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Cutting Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to apply power to new machines, commission electrical and control systems, and verify proper operation before shipment. You will work with the Software Engineering team to load and troubleshoot machine software and perform functional testing to ensure quality and performance.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing tests, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years CNC repair and troubleshooting experience.
• Advanced electrical circuit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspection and testing of systems to ensure performance and conformance to order specifications.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and identify solutions for machine defects; communicate with other departments to implement corrective actions.
• Read electrical schematics, machine layouts, customer prints, and engineering specs.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters for functional testing.
• Provide occasional phone support to end customers to resolve field issues.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping policies in the work environment.

Skills

Advanced electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years CNC repair & troubleshooting experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

• Location W141N9427 Fountain Boulevard,Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for applying power to newly assembled machines, commissioning electrical and control systems, and verifying proper machine operation prior to customer shipment. This role works closely with the Software Engineering department to load, configure, and troubleshoot machine software, ensuring seamless integration between electrical, mechanical, and control systems. The technician performs functional testing and executes established test programs to validate machine performance, accuracy, and reliability. Equipment may include CNC plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting, laser cutting, and machining systems. The Electro-Mechanical Technician documents test results, identifies and resolves issues, and ensures each machine meets company quality standards and specified performance requirements before release.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform final inspection and testing of all systems on Messer Cutting Systems’ produced machines to ensure acceptable standards of performance, appearance and quality and to ensure compliance with machine order specifications.
• Ability to detect, troubleshoot, and identify solutions for machine defects. Communicates with other departments effectively to ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronics and fluid power principles, plus knowledge of advanced inspection techniques.
• Complete necessary documentation form to ensure all proper tests and checks have been completed.
• Perform repair operations on rejected or field return units to meet company quality standards and specified performance requirements.
• Read electrical schematics, machine layout blueprints, customer installation prints, work orders, engineering specification sheets and printed circuit board samples.
• Use a variety of mechanical and electronic test equipment such as, but not limited to, oscilloscopes, digital volt meters, micrometers, dial indicators, veneers, etc.
• Perform product qualification tests for and in the presence of customers.
• Occasionally provide phone support to end customers to resolve field issues.
• Occasionally perform mechanical and/or electrical assembly tasks or facility maintenance tasks as needed to support the needs of the Company.
• Comply with all Messer Cutting Systems’ safety and housekeeping policies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 or more years of related CNC repair and troubleshooting experience and/or training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced Electrical circuit knowledge

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:

• Eye protection (required)
• Hearing protection (not required but available)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed in a moderate to loud manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Messer Cutting Systems is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.