Electro-Mechanical Senior Technician

Follow written or verbal instruction for careful modification, replacement or installation of critical electrical and mechanical components on complex equipment. 

Disassemble and diagnose failed components, and when necessary, make decisions to “repair vs. replace”.   

Diagnose causes of failure and decide on actions to repair  

Rebuild and install deposition sources that include complex mechanical parts, specialty materials, and electrical connections. 

Diagnose problems based on close examination of mechanical assemblies, process characteristics and software diagnostics. 

Measure voltages, currents or resistances as required to identify component problems. 

Support scale-up from lab or pilot systems to high-volume roll-to-roll production. 

Support performance improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, yield, reliability, and reproducibility. 

BS in Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or having significant relevant industry experience. 

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in repair and replacement of electrical and mechanical components. 

Analytical mind with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability for complex equipment. 

Skillful ‘hands-on’ ability with hand tools, power tools and electrical measuring instruments. 

Ability to work safely and effectively in a multidisciplinary manufacturing and R&D environment. 

Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

Ability to read and understand technical maintenance and assembly instructions, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. 

Experience working with hardware in systems run under PLC control. 

Familiarity with machine shop equipment and operations. 

Understanding of motor control systems, gear heads, drive systems. 

Skilled with documentation using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). 

Skills with mechanical and electrical design software such as SolidWorks or Autocad Electrical.