Equipment Repair Technician

Sensata Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

401k Retirement Plan with Employer 24%

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance & Short- and Long-Term 

Paid Time Off, Holidays & Parental/FML

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking an Equipment Repair Technician to join the Dynapower RMA team. You will receive returned customer equipment, diagnose issues, repair and refurbish to be sent back to customers, and root-cause analyze to prevent recurrence.

Role emphasizes problem solving, safety, and working in a manufacturing environment. Eligible for benefits on day one, with a $2,000 signing bonus and hourly pay of $20–$30.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical assembly experience.
• Understanding of diode, contactor, circuit board assembly; transformer, cabinet, and wiring assembly processes can be helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret various instruments (e.g., tape measure, calipers, voltmeter, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uncrate, unwrap, and prepare customer-shipped RMA for inspection, testing, and production work.
• Inspect damaged components visually and with electrical tests.
• Research original equipment builds and field service reports to aid root cause analysis.
• Diagnose issues with field service staff and determine repair options.
• Perform repairs, upgrades, and refurbishments while following safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Voltmeter

LCR meter

SCR tester

Job description

As an Equipment Repair Technician on Dynapower's RMA (Return Material Authorization) team, you'll focus on receiving returned customer's equipment (such as converters and transformers) that is in need of repairs. You will clean it, figure out what's wrong, and fix the equipment so it can go back out to the customer. You’re a problem solver who loves troubleshooting an issue and finding the root cause. You'll make $20 to $30 per hour, get a $2000 signing bonus, AND be eligible for all your medical benefits (health/dental/vision) on your first day!

What You'll Be Doing

On an average day, you’ll Uncrate, unwrap, and otherwise prepare a customer-shipped RMA for inspection, testing, and eventually production work. Inspect damaged components, both visually and through electrical tests. Research original equipment builds, photos, test documents, and field service reports to aid in root cause analysis. You'll work with the field service staff to diagnose the issue and determine repair options. Perform repairs, engineering upgrades, and refurbishments. Read MSDS sheets and perform swipe tests on equipment surfaces using proper PPE and waste handling procedures. Put safety first, all day every day.

What You Need To Apply

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Mechanical assembly experience
• Understanding preferred of diode, contactor, and circuit board assembly processes; capacitor, IGBT, and HMI/PLC assembly processes; and transformer, cabinet, and wiring assembly processes
• Ability to read and interpret various instruments preferred - tape measure, calipers, pressure gauge, voltmeter, insulation resistance, SCR tester, continuity, transformer turns ratio, LCR meter, conductivity

What We Do At Dynapower

At Dynapower, we’ve been helping solve some of the toughest power conversion challenges on the planet for over 60 years. Our work is transformative, and the results move us toward a greener future, one project at a time — whether it’s creating clean drinking water, turning trash into energy, or generating hydrogen to fuel zero-emission vehicles. As a Sensata Technologies company, we share a robust mission alignment to advance technological innovation and drive sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving world. Dynapower’s expertise in energy storage, power electronics, and renewable energy integration complements Sensata Technologies’ proficiency in sensor and control systems. Our mutual commitment underscores our dedication to addressing global challenges and creating a positive impact on the environment and society, ultimately shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

What's In It For You

The pay range for this role is $20 to $30 per hour. Your final compensation will depend on your level of experience in similar roles. In addition to these competitive wages, you’ll also get to enjoy numerous benefits starting on your first day, such as:

• $2000 Sign-on Bonus - $500 upon hire, $500 at 90-days, $1000 at 1 year
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Hours

Work Environment

This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position works in a manufacturing production environment. This role routinely uses standard personal protective equipment such as required safety glasses and safety toe shoes, as well as head and hearing protection and gloves, as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing to 40 pounds, pushing and pulling objects with up to 200 pounds.
• Constant movement and use of limbs.
• Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and frequently pinching and/or gripping.
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information.
• Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina.
• Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

SmarterTogether

Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

As OneSensata

As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

Sensing is what we do.

In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’.

Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements.

With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day.

We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from.

Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table.

Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.