Electrical Technician

Sumitomo Electric Group•Boston, MA

12d

About The Position

Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc. (NIUSA), part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician in the Boston Metro area. The role assembles, repairs, debugs, and diagnoses electrical controllers; occasionally assembles and debugs PCB boards; and installs and wires power supplies and controllers in equipment. The technician responds to electrical repair and breakdown requests, performs routine maintenance, and upgrades equipment as needed. The role requires knowledge of basic equipment troubleshooting. This is a full-time, exempt position with a three-month introductory period. The salary range is $50,000 to $80,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or incentives. NIUSA supplies and supports ion implanters and flat panel display equipment. Its U.S. locations include a sales and service office in Austin, Texas, and an R&D and applications office in Billerica, Massachusetts. NIUSA is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least an associate degree in electrical engineering technology or higher.
At least two years of professional technician experience preferred.
Knowledge of basic electrical components, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, relays, contactors, and circuit breakers.
Experience soldering electrical components and PCB assemblies.
Experience wiring control panels and making wiring harnesses.
Knowledge of OrCAD or similar schematic capture, CAD drawing, or electrical wiring diagram software.
Ability to understand and create technical drawings, diagrams, and documentation.
Knowledge of test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
Proficiency in using manual and power tools.
Basic knowledge of the BOM/ECO life-cycle process.
Ability to handle heavy items such as power supplies and assemblies.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and eagerness to learn new systems and components.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, or the supplier-specified weight limit for a part.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of analog and digital signals and circuits.
Familiarity with Opto22 modules and components.

Responsibilities

Conduct tests and assessments of new systems and repairs to ensure quality.
Wire, assemble, check, test, and install electrical panels, wire harnesses, and other electrical equipment.
Solder, assemble, check, test, and install PCB boards.
Respond to service requests and troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical systems.
Communicate estimated repair timelines to affected individuals.
Install new equipment and perform wiring to expand infrastructure as needed.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
Log services and work performed and report progress to management.
Create, modify, and maintain drawings, BOMs, ECOs, work instructions, and related documentation.
Organize electrical and mechanical parts and maintain local engineering stock.
Follow Nissin and site safety rules.