Electronic Controls Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy, and defense industries around the world.

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators, and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for diagnosing and repairing electronic components and systems within the production facilities. The Electronic Technician will be required to interface and communicate with co-workers, equipment operators, engineers, and operations supervisors to complete their tasks. Some overtime and weekend hours will be required on occasion to meet production and project schedules. An on-call 24/7 and rotating schedule may also be implemented for weekend and overnight coverage as needed. Limited travel may be required in support of training program and new equipment purchases and installations.  

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Robot experience: Primarily Fanuc and ABB Robots.
• Experience w/Ladder Logic: Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software, PLC experience, knowledge, and training in following ladder logic to identify cause of faults. PLC (Programmable Logic Control) troubleshooting and programming.
• Industrial Networks Knowledge. (Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, Profibus, ControlNet.), Experience with VFD and Servo drive systems.
  • Troubleshooting VFDs and associated equipment. 
• Knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls, Knowledgeable in the design and application of fluid power controls. (Hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum), Knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices. (Optical, inductive, capacitive sensors / contactors, relays, switches / power supplies and transformers / motors and motor starters.), Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices. (Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Area Scanners, etc.)
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and P&ID's (Piping & instrumentation diagrams)
• Ability to Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair production/process equipment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Comfortable working with equipment operating with low Voltage (50V–1000V) and Medium Voltage (1kV–100 kV), familiar with high voltage equipment and components.
• Proficiently reads and interprets electronic drawings and schematics, experience and understanding of calibration processes. 
• Robotic system programming, troubleshooting, and repairs.  
• Programming and setting up SCADA (Wonderware) systems is a highly sought skill. 
• Troubleshooting industrial networking systems like TCP/IP is highly sought, Experience with VFD (Variable frequency drive), adjust and calibrate sensors and power supply. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  
• 3 to 5 years’ prior employment in a maintenance / electronics field, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
• Additional Education, Training, Certifications, or Licenses that are applicable will be considered and may be used to supersede years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. 
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Must routinely author reports and correspondence either in digital or handwritten formats. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, engineers, and co-workers. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS and SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES: 

• Required to perform basic mathematical functions with decimals, fractions, or percentages.  
• Convert numbers from scientific notation to decimal form. 
• Convert units of measurement between English and Metric systems.   
• Basic understanding of common scientific principles like energy, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:    

The physical demands described here are representative of those that