Senior Lab Tech - Electronic Controls
A. O. Smith
- Lebanon, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up, run and report on testing of electronic controls and sub-assemblies
- Assembly/modification of electronic controls and sub-assemblies
- Assist engineers and technicians, as required, with development projects
- Design and maintain laboratory equipment and test fixtures
- Develop laboratory procedures and processes
- Maintain levels of consumable parts and components used in the lab
- Assist production staff to diagnose/resolve production issues as required
- Read electronics schematics and identify component procedures
- Solder and assemble printed circuit boards with surface-mount components
- Diagnose faults, to board level, on analog and digital circuits
- Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering or Related Field with 5+ years of related work experience preferred. In lieu of degree will consider those with 7+ years of related work experience and High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to read electronics schematics and identify component procedures
- Ability to use general electronics laboratory equipment and power tools, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Ability to solder and assemble printed circuit boards with surface-mount components
- Ability to diagnose faults, to board level, on analog and digital circuits
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn quickly
- Experience with communications e.g. RS-485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi preferred
- Experience with data acquisition software (LabView) a plus
- Ability to analyze problems, present solutions, and make decisions
- Experience with boiler, water heater, and heat pump products and control systems with a sound understanding of their applications strongly preferred
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must occasionally listen for noise produced by units and components.