R&D Test Technician

Keb-America,-Inc.-1; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

KEB America is seeking a dedicated R&D Test Technician to support the Engineering Lab. You will assist with the setup, run, and teardown of electromechanical tests under the Lab Coordinator and Engineering team.

Responsibilities include wiring, data collection, and following schematics, with opportunities to program PLCs and work with high voltage systems as part of a dynamic automation environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Industrial, Automation, Controls, Electrical or related fields.
• Experience using hand tools and electrical wiring.
• Reading schematics and basic components knowledge.
• Experience programming.

Responsibilities

• Setup tests including wiring and electromechanical assembly.
• Take lab measurements (voltage, current, temperature).
• Data collection and organized representation of tests.
• Follow detailed instructions and schematics.
• Troubleshoot devices and tests.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Programming

Hand tools

Data collection

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Education

Technical degree in Industrial / Automation / Controls / Electrical or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Panel wiring

Test equipment

Job description

About this position

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.

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...