Electronic Drive Technician

BAUMUELLER-Nuermont Corp.•Alpharetta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Repair Services Leader, the Certified Baumüller Servo Drives Repair Specialist diagnoses, repairs, tests, and reconditions Baumüller and comparable servo drives, inverters, and motion control electronics for BNC's North American customers, covering the full repair cycle from incoming inspection through component-level rework, firmware/parameter restoration, testing, and documentation.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant servo drive or power electronics repair work experience in a similar role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in the testing and repair of power electronic assemblies, control boards, electrical wiring, electronic accessories, computer systems, and electronic components
Attention to detail and excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Ability to use a computer (Windows environment), including drive commissioning/parameterization tools
Ability to work in a group as well as independently
In-depth experience troubleshooting and servicing a variety of production equipment with an emphasis on servo drive and motion control system equipment
A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
Technical Degree or certifications in fields such as power electronics, industrial controls, PLCs, or electro-mechanical technology desired
Working knowledge of servo drive power stages, IGBT modules, DC bus/capacitor banks, control boards, and feedback (encoder/resolver) systems
Proficiency with standard electrical and power-electronics test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and load banks
Proficiency in the English language

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Baumüller Servo Drives Repair Specialist, or willingness to obtain Baumüller factory certification
Background or interest in industrial automation, servo drives, motion control, or electro-mechanical products
Direct experience with Baumüller b maXX drives, or comparable servo drive and inverter product lines
Familiarity with fieldbus and industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, CANopen)
Technical aptitude to read and interpret basic specifications and drawings

Responsibilities

Receives, inspects, and diagnoses incoming Baumüller and comparable servo drives, inverters, and power supply modules to determine fault codes and repair scope
Constructs, maintains, and tests servo drive systems and components in accordance with BNC and OEM repair standards
Disassembles drive units and performs component-level repairs, including replacement of power modules (IGBTs), capacitors, control boards, and connectors
Uses measuring and diagnostic tools to test, modify, and repair servo drive units, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and drive-specific diagnostic software
Performs electrical tests such as insulation resistance, power-stage functional testing, and encoder/feedback signal verification to validate repair quality
Restores and verifies drive firmware, parameter sets, and configuration data using Baumüller commissioning tools
Ensures systems and components meet established specifications and customer requirements prior to return shipment
Documents inspection findings, fault codes, repair actions, and test results for each unit
May be required to perform field service duties, including on-site drive diagnostics, installation support, and commissioning
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the servo drive and motion control repair field
Other duties as assigned