Electronics Technican

Yaskawa Drives & Motion; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Profit sharing

Educational assistance

Job summary

Yaskawa America Inc. is hiring an Electrical Technician to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair a broad product line including PC boards, AC servo motors, inverters, and AC servo drives at the component level.

The role requires a strong electronics background and offers opportunities for growth in a global environment. Qualifications include an associate degree or related experience, soldering skills (through hole/SMT), the ability to read schematics, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent related work experience is required.
• Experience in electronic/electro-mechanical repair and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and use schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drives, AC Servo Motors and AC Servo Drives.
• Utilize schematics, assembly drawings and test equipment to perform analysis and repairs.
• Develop detailed repair reports for customer review.
• Perform through hole and surface mount soldering.
• Identify and provide ideas to improve internal processes and maintain test fixtures and equipment.
• Provide daily updates to Group Leader on schedule conflicts and rush orders.

Skills

Repair & troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Soldering (through hole & SMT)

English proficiency

High power circuits

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Yaskawa America Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for technology and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond.

The Electrical Technician is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex technical problems on a broad product line of PC Board, AC Servo Motor, Inverters, and AC Servo Drives to the component level using advanced technical skills.

Description of Duties:

• Evaluate, troubleshoot and repairVariable Frequency Drives, AC Servo Motors and AC Servo Drives.
• Utilize schematics, assembly drawing and test equipment to perform analysis and repairs.
• Develop detailed repair reports for customer review.
• Perform through hole and surface mount soldering.
• Identify and provide ideas to continually improve Yaskawa internal processes including maintaining all test fixtures, equipment, and test units such as motors, drives, and pc boards.
• Provide Group Leader with daily updates of schedule conflicts and completion of rush orders.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in electronic/electro-mechanical repair and troubleshooting.
• Experience with high power circuits preferred.
• Ability to read and use schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to speak, write and read English.
• Experience with through hole and surface mount soldering.
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in a fast growing, industry leading company. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include working in a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, opportunities for career growth, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401K matching plan, profit sharing and educational assistance programs up to $10,000 a year for graduate study.

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