ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (Warranty Technician)

Nidec Mobility America Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Mobility America Corporation (NMOA) is seeking an Electronics Technician (Warranty Technician) for our on-site team in St. Charles, IL.

You will test and analyze electronic components from customer returns, determine faults, perform root cause analysis, and generate detailed reports to guide corrective actions. The role requires hands-on lab work with oscilloscopes, generators, and metrology equipment, and collaboration with Quality Engineering, RTA and Production to implement counter

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in electronics technician roles, automotive environment preferred.
• Experience with PCB inspection and testing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and system diagrams.
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and analyze customer returns to determine faults and root cause.
• Generate technical analysis reports for Quality Engineering.
• Operate lab test equipment and validate against specs.
• Assist with countermeasure implementation and audits.

Skills

Analog/digital troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Electrical schematics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Documentation

MS Office

Willingness to extended hours

Education

Electronics Eng Tech degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Spectral analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) is looking for an energetic and focused Electronics Technician (Warranty Technician) within our ‘on-site’ work environment NMOA (St. Charles, IL).

A little about Nidec Mobility.. We are the North America headquarters for Nidec Mobility America (locations in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Canada, Mexico) and a leading Automotive Electronics Designer and manufacturer of sophisticated electronic sensing and control technology / components. We control the most discrete functions within an automobile, including: power system components, complex user interfaces, seat and power window switches, and instrument panel controls, electronic sensing/radar.

Objective

Ensure all customer returns (electronic components) are tested and analyzed in detail to confirm any faults and identify liability. Determine root cause analysis and provide corrective feedback to resolve issues. Provide sufficient detailed analysis and escalates to a higher level to enable issue resolution. Work on many sub-tasks of QA, Warranty management, with results impacting on decisions taken to resolve technical issues.

• This position demands attention to detail, accuracy and technical competence, with in-depth knowledge of automotive specifications and automotive electronics and knowledge of test procedures required for automotive parts. This position requires the efficient and accurate attention to details of design procedures for efficiency and overall plant profitability.
• Perform root cause analysis; electrical and mechanical - on failed product returns from automotive assembly plants and dealerships within customer timelines.
• Operate electronic laboratory test and measurement equipment – oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, digital multi-meter, and power supplies.
• Program and operate temperature chamber, x-ray system, and other laboratory test and validation equipment to ensure product compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain records of inspections, test data, analysis results, and defects - properly enter customer information into an internal customer returns database.
• Generate detailed technical analysis reports for Quality Engineering.
• Generate detailed defective IC and component reports to be submitted to suppliers.
• Utilize, modify, design, and fabricate various product test systems.
• Assist Quality Engineering and RTA departments with root cause analysis on production line failures.
• Team with Quality Engineering and Production staff members regarding root cause analysis and implementation of counter measures.
• Team with Design & Development Engineering and Engineering Test Laboratory team members to discuss technical issues, test procedures, and test results.
• Support occasional tests and inspections at customer assembly plants and tier supplier locations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot analog and digital circuitry on micro-controller based embedded systems; from a systems level and down to the PCB component level.
• Basic knowledge of the micro-controller function and operation within an embedded system.
• High proficiency reading / understanding electrical schematics, drawings, component datasheets, and product design specifications.
• 3+ years’ experience with PCB inspection and electronic circuit troubleshooting.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, multi-meters, network analyzers.
• Ability to read and understand electronic circuit schematics and system diagrams.
• Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced laboratory environment where critical thinking and excellent problem solving skills are required.
• Excellent critical thinking and math skills.
• Ability to work independently in a self-sufficient manner; and work successfully as an integral part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently with multiple priority changes throughout the work day.
• High organization / detail orientation with excellent writing / verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with customers and department team members.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.
• Willingness to work extended hours, as needed with minimal notice, or an occasion weekend when technical issues have been escalated and resolutions need to be provided immediately.
• Practical working knowledge with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Effective internal / external auditing skills preferred.
• 3 + years of directly related design experience in automotive environment desired.

Experience:

3+ years as an Electronics Technician preferred

Education:

Electronics Engineering Technology: AAS, AS, BSEET

Certifications:

• Automotive Industry specific Quality Training Certification(s) the following training courses at time of hire –or – to be included within eighteen months of hire (while supported by Department peers for guidance).

NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)