Assembly and Technician - Electrical

Sapphire Technologies, Inc.•Cypress, CA

12d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This position assembles Power Electronics—including the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and Brake Resistor—to support the operation of a Turboexpander Generator. The work includes fabrication, assembly, and some testing of Power Electronics for production and development, in accordance with applicable drawings, schematics, specifications, and process instructions. The role is onsite in a manufacturing facility and may involve field support for troubleshooting and commissioning as needed. Travel is not typical but may be required up to 5% of the time to support field operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of electrical manufacturing experience.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Ability to manage time and work well under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately.
Good problem-solving skills.
Team-player attitude and good communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time to support field operations as necessary.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with variable frequency drives.
2 years of soldering experience.
Experience with RS-232/485 communication and MODBUS protocols.
Experience with AC-DC conversion equipment and motor drives.
Experience in a clean energy company.
Experience working in a small- to mid-size company where the efforts of one or two individuals are highly impactful.

Responsibilities

Route wires and assemble and install electrical and electronic components.
Follow assembly instructions, prints, and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences for electromechanical parts.
Analyze electrical system schematics and drawings to assess installation efficiency and safety.
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Diagnose causes of electrical problems or failures and identify equipment repairs.
Manufacture custom wiring harnesses to fit equipment.
Cut wire or cable to specified lengths and terminate it to components.
Crimp terminals and lugs to wire ends using hand or machine crimping devices.
Route, comb, twist, tie-wrap, and attach wire to terminal points according to layout, using a soldering gun and hand tools.
Use testing devices such as ohm meters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
Conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harnesses, and plugs using ohmmeters, test lights, and other electrical testing instruments.
Connect wiring to accessories such as relays, circuit breakers, connectors, switches, buss panels, and reconnection boards.
Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts using drill presses and portable power drills.
Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
Fabricate and form parts, coils, and structures to specifications using drills, calipers, cutters, and saws.
Use hand and power tools and operate forklifts and cranes.
Follow safety procedures when handling equipment and machines.
Provide field support for troubleshooting and commissioning as needed.