Electronics Operations Technician - Line Defender - St. Pete, FL

Hubbell Incorporated; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Electronics Operations Technician for the St. Pete, FL area. The role focuses on testing and repairing Beckwith products to ensure the required performance before shipment, with some overtime as needed.

You will operate automated test equipment, analyze components, and support related assembly and shipping tasks while maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Relay Technician with related degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with testing and calibration of digital relays and/or controls.
• Experience with automated test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with repair of digital/analog circuits, power supplies and system level devices.

Responsibilities

• Test and repair Beckwith products to ensure performance before shipment.
• Operator automated test equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean Manufacturing area and support related assembly/shipping tasks as needed.
• Assist in setting up and preparing workstations for production runs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Teamwork

Schematic diagrams

Safety procedures

Education

2-year college degree in engineering technology

Relay testing/calibration experience

Tools

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Huntron Tracker

Excel

Word

Windows OS

Visio

Job description

Electronics Operations Technician - Line Defender - St. Pete, FL

Responsible for assuring products are operating properly when shipped to customers. Perform the necessary tests and repairs to assure the desired level of performance for Beckwith products which service the electrical industry. Work fairly independently receiving a minimum of detailed supervision. The employee will be willing to work overtime when it is needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and additional duties may be assigned as needed:

• Basic electronics and computer skills
• Testing with some basic troubleshooting (visual). i.e. shorts or missing parts
• Operate automated test equipment.
• Keep the Manufacturing area clean of dust and debris.
• May assist with Board Assembly, Final Assembly, Stockroom and Shipping functions as needed.
• May set up and prepare workstations.

What will help you thrive in this role?

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS: Telephone, Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes (analog/digital), synthesizer/functional generator, Huntron Tracker, AC power supply, DC power supply, hypot tester (AC/DC), Transient Surge Tester, hand solder tools, Software used: National Instruments Labview, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows operating System (set directories & structure), Visio program for schematic documentation, enterprise software.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Relay Technician with a minimum of 3 years’ experience and an accredited 2-year college degree in engineering technology or related subject. Experience with testing and calibration of digital relay and or controls. In lieu of degree/relay experience, equivalent experience in the repair of digital/analog circuits, power supplies and system level devices. Experience with automated test equipment and troubleshooting.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to proficiently analyze and troubleshoot to the component level.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with application software used in a PC environment.
• Strong knowledge of schematic diagrams.
• Soldering skills both through hole and surface mount.
• Knowledge of analog vs. digital signals.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to provide initiative in taking necessary action.
• Safety procedures - basic operation of all individual components and small tools used in making basic systems.
• Two years of basic electric utility knowledge of relays.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.