Electronic Technician (FIV)

FIVE STAR MANAGEMENT•Houston, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment used in our manufacturing operations, mainly in automation equipment. This position will ensure that all electrical and electronic systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with our company standards. The role involves developing and performing preventive, predictive, and total productive maintenance. It requires the ability to interact effectively with operators, supervisors, and co-workers in a team-oriented fashion, and to adjust to the changing needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The technician must be able to read electrical and electronic schematics, understand technical books and manuals, and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research for component manuals. Extensive knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC drives, and Human Machine Interfaces is essential. Troubleshooting of faults and breakdowns using various instruments, blueprints, manuals, and PLC ladder diagrams is a key responsibility, including working with machine voltages up to 480 volts. The role also requires the ability to repair boards to the component level, keep detailed records of faults and alarms, navigate machine systems to check parameters, and perform PLC/HMI programming and drive setup. The technician will troubleshoot downtime in support of production and meet standards, performing all tasks with urgency and accuracy.

Requirements

Certification in Electronics Engineering or Associate Degree in Electronics technologies is required.
Correct use testing instrumentation to troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues.
Very good communication skills and problem-solving ability.
A strategic and analytical mind.
Efficient time management skills.
Mental alertness to identify and react to machine process, quality and safety issues.
Effective communication with other team members and other departments’ personnel.
Previous experience as electronics technician or similar role.
A minimum of 3 years of industrial electronics experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem solving.
Competence in operating hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
Extensive working knowledge of PLC’s, AC and DC drives, Human Machine Interfaces, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to research in the Internet for manuals and instructions from components manufacturers.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance.
Perform preventive, predictive maintenance and total productive maintenance in accordance with standardized procedures.
Interact with operators, supervisors, co-workers in a team-oriented fashion towards a common goal.
Adjust to changing needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Read electrical and electronic schematics.
Understand technical books and manuals.
Research in the Internet for manuals and instructions from components manufacturers.
Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using instruments, blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters, PLC ladder diagrams.
Work with machine voltages up to 480 volts.
Repair boards to the component level.
Keep records of faults and alarm by date, machine number in computer database.
Navigate in the machine system to check operating parameters, and general set up if needed.
Programming ability for PLC’s and HMI’s, and drives set up.
Troubleshoot downtime in support to production and meet standards.
Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.