R&D Test Technician

Socket.dev; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

And More...

Job summary

KEB America is seeking a KEB R&D Test Technician to assist in setting up, running, and tearing down electromechanical tests in the Engineering Lab. You will help install and maintain equipment under the Lab Coordinator and Engineering team.

You will collect data, follow schematics, and troubleshoot devices and tests while handling high voltage/current systems and PLC programming tasks. Competitive benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree received in Industrial, Automation, Controls, Electrical or related.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Reading of schematics and knowledge of basic components.
• Experience programming.

Responsibilities

• Setup of tests including wiring and electromechanical assembly
• Taking various lab measurements such as voltage, current, and temperature
• Data collection and organized representation of tests
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and schematics
• Troubleshooting of devices and tests

Skills

Electrical wiring

Lab data collection

Troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

PLC programming

High voltage awareness

Education

Technical degree (Industrial/Automation/Controls/Electrical)

Experience with hand tools

Reading schematics

Experience programming

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Panel wiring

3-phase wiring

Job description

Description

As a KEB R&D Test Technician you will use your knowledge and skills to help accomplish tasks and projects with the Lab Coordinator and Engineering team. This position will assist with the setup, running, and tear down of electromechanical tests in the Engineering Lab. This position will also assist in the installation and maintenance of equipment in the Engineering Lab.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup of tests including wiring and electromechanical assembly
• Taking various lab measurements such as voltage, current, and temperature
• Data collection and organized representation of tests
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and schematics
• Troubleshooting of devices and tests

Education / Experience

• Technical Degree received in the fields of Industrial, Automation, Controls, Electrical or related
• Experience with hand tools
• Experience with electrical wiring
• Reading of schematics and knowledge of basic components.
• Experience programming

Specific Technical Skills (May be learned on the job)

• Test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
• Panel wiring following a schematic
• 3- Phase wiring experience
• Working with high voltage and current systems
• Programming of PLCs
• Basic understanding of variable speed drives and control systems

Why KEB America?

KEB America is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation solutions. Product examples include electromechanical clutches and brakes, electric motors, VFDs, PLCs, and Motion Controllers. KEB works very closely with our customers to design and program highly engineered products and systems. If you see yourself working with quality engineered products and like challenges, then KEB would be a great fit for you!

For more information on who we are and what we do please visit our website: https://www.kebamerica.com

We offer an excellent work-life balance and competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement
• And More...