Electronic Repair Technician

Integrated Power Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, friendly production team member who takes pride in repairing industrial automation electronic products and delivering quality work. The role involves electronic repair as well as some field service and control work. Candidates with experience installing, programming, or repairing variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are sought. The technician performs installations, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, including work at customer sites. The position also includes preparing for job assignments, completing service paperwork, guiding Technician Assistants, maintaining safe and clean job sites, and completing company-required training. Travel, including overnight travel, and work at night or on weekends may be needed.

Requirements

Experience working with ESD procedures.
Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies and basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Electronics background and understanding of board-level components.
Fine-pitch soldering skills; ability to join surface-mount components, leads, wires, tabs, and terminals using a soldering iron and hand or power tools.
Experience using electronic test equipment.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, data sheets, and written work instructions.
Ability to test continuity using an ohmmeter or other standard testing equipment.
Ability to work independently on projects through completion and work effectively with a team.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to meet DOT regulations requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel to job sites, including overnight travel, and work nights and weekends as needed.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience installing, programming, or repairing Variable Frequency Drives and PLCs.

Responsibilities

Provide quality installation, inspections, and preventive maintenance for Variable Frequency Drives.
Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives.
Prepare the materials and equipment required for each job assignment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Variable Frequency Drives and other equipment at customer sites.
Complete and maintain paperwork associated with service requests.
Oversee and guide Technician Assistants on the job.
Keep job sites clean and secure tools and equipment each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Conduct work safely and adhere to environmental, OSHA, DOT Hazmat, and warranty policies and procedures.
Participate in and successfully complete company-required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Repair defective parts to help maintain quality production standards.