Senior Drive Technician

Essential Functions

• Read schematic drawings or engineering instructions for assembling and disassembly on electronic units, applying knowledge of Setup testing as required for Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Indramat and other major drive manufactures.
• Develop tests as necessary for various manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot and repair for various drive manufacturers.
• Provide phone support for customers and other Paragon branches.
• Document test procedures and results.
• Component/Board level repair and troubleshooting.
• Advance ability to solder through hole and surface mount components.
• Proficient in the use of DDM, oscilloscope, function generator, variable power supplies, Huntron, amp probe and other lab test equipment.
• Wire drives and motors together for testing purposes.
• Load and modify parameters for drives.
• Test electronic units, using standard test equipment, and analyze to evaluate performance and determine needed adjustment.
• Be a team player and offer support for other team members.
• Apply electronic theory to troubleshoot malfunctions and provide remedy.
• Maintains and ensure acceptable cleanliness levels within department.
• Ensures safety rules and safe work practices are followed throughout organization.
• Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Skills

• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 year technical degree OR 1 year of related work experience within industrial electronics repair
• Experience in the repair of AC/DC servo drives, industrial amplifiers, spindle drives is preferred
• Experience with the repair of components from the following manufactures is plus: Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Indramat/RexRoth, Mitsubishi