Electric Power Systems Technician

Company Description

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A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Description

Primary Object:  To apply knowledge and skills of electric power systems theory, operation, construction, testing and measurement to the development, manufacture, and troubleshooting of MTS electric motors, inverters, and control circuits.  An individual will be focused on manufacturing-oriented activities.

Major Areas of Accountability:

1. Manufactures and performs functional tests on standard and custom electric motors, inverters, and control circuits utilizing engineering prints, 3-D CAD models, circuit schematics, work instructions and standard department procedures.
2. Utilizes resources to troubleshoot and solve problems in manufacture caused by design, documentation, processes, materials, and equipment.  These resources include, but are not limited to knowledge, peers, senior technician(s), literature, production team lead (PTL), or manufacturing engineer(s).
3. Maintains manufacturing records and process documentation, including program-specific manufacturing records, process instructions, and identifying changes to engineering prints.
4. Provides technical support in new product development and continuous improvement projects.
   • Builds prototypes with limited documentation
   • Resolves technical issues as appropriate for the project, i.e. layout, wiring, fixtures, etc
   • Determines processes and techniques to maximize quality, accuracy, and efficiency
   • Recommends fixtures and assist in their design
   • Identifies process and equipment constraints, recommend, and implement solutions
   • Estimates operation times
5. Designs, manages, performs, and documents electric power system related engineering experiments.
6. Provides technical support to other departments including support on special electrical power system integration or manufacturing projects, prototype products, or electrical power system training.
7. Maintains open lines of communication with PTL, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, peers, and interdependent departments.  Keeps Operation Manager and team members informed of progress, problems, and changes in products and processes.  Effectively communicate design and process improvement ideas and concerns about personal development, scheduling, product quality, and morale.
8. Maintains personal conduct appropriate to the workplace and position
9. Manages time to maximize productivity, meet route times and deliver requirements, and maintain high quality standards.  Manages concurrent projects and responsibilities to achieve all requirements and meet all deadlines.  Majority of time (75%+) spent building/testing electrical power components.  Some time spent on product and process improvements, including building, and testing electrical power components requiring significant development and/or continuing engineering, problem solving, detail design, experiments, training and department infrastructure.
10. Service electric power components returned from internal or external customers to improve performance or perform repairs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  AA degree, 2-year Vo-Tech certificate, or equivalent military training in Electronics or Mechanics OR 4-years relevant technical experience including electromechanical assembly, soldering, and small-scale or precision manufacturing

Experience: 5 years of assembly technician experience

Travel Requirements:  Up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications: MTS assembly technician experience and/or serving various needs and goals of engineering, design, manufacturing, & business areas.

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