MTS Maintenance Technician

HP•Corvallis, OR

8d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Measurement and Technology Solutions (MTS) VMACS group supporting worldwide thermal ink jet platform development, applications and algorithms for print and image quality evaluation, reliability tools for incubation projects, and electrical solutions is adding a maintenance technician role in Corvallis, OR. The MTS VMACS group develops test beds, end of line testers, reliability testers, image capture solutions, and electrical mechanical components for print and none print businesses. We are looking for an experienced maintenance technician who is comfortable working in an R&D environment supporting existing tools and the design and assembly of new tools.

Requirements

Understanding of Electrical systems and wiring diagrams
Understanding of Mechanical assemblies and motion systems
Understanding of Pneumatic systems and controls
Ability to read and interpret Schematics and maintenance manuals
Ability to read and interpret Equipment layouts and system documentation
Experience with diagnostic tools and test equipment
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work under production time pressure (uptime critical)
Attention to detail and adherence to procedures

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MTS test tools per maintenance manuals and SOPs
Maintain tool subsystems including: Electrical systems (wiring, sensors, controls), Pneumatics (air supply, valves, actuators), Motion systems (motors, conveyors, mechanical assemblies)
Verify tool readiness after maintenance activities (functional checks, diagnostics)
Diagnose equipment failures using system logs, alarms, HMI interfaces, schematics, wiring diagrams, and tooling documentation
Isolate root cause (hardware, wiring, mechanical, or process interface)
Perform repair actions or escalate to complex issues to MTS engineering
Work with lab users to enable their testing relaying required upgrades back to engineering
Open 2D and 3D CAD for assembly instructions
Provide feedback to engineering on assembly steps in order to improve assembly drawings and designs
Low voltage DC wiring
Assembly of mechanical electrical fixtures
Assembly of plumbing
Perform scheduled PM tasks per defined maintenance intervals
Inspect wear components and replace proactively
Validate system calibration and operational tolerances
Track PM completion status and identify recurring failure patterns
Follow all equipment safety procedures defined in MTS manuals
Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices
Identify and report safety risks or abnormal system conditions
Complete required safety training before performing maintenance tasks