Electronics Technican

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401K matching plan

Profit sharing

Educational assistance programs up to $10,000 a year

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is seeking an Electrical Technician responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing technical problems on products like AC Servo Motors and Drives.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with electronic repair and troubleshooting. Employees enjoy career growth, competitive benefits, and educational assistance up to $10,000 annually.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, troubleshoot and repair Variable 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.
• Provide Group Leader with daily updates of schedule conflicts and completion of rush orders.

Skills

Electronic/electro-mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics and wiring diagrams

Soldering (through hole and surface mount)

Basic hand tool usage

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

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 repair Variable 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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