TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company, an innovative industry leader in the sale and manufacture of small and large electrical motors, generators and variable frequency drives has an opportunity for a self-motivated individual.
POSITION TITLE: Lab Technician Team Leader – Power Electronics
SUMMARY
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate and lead the efforts of a high-power, state-of-the-art testing laboratory. Test fixtures for electric motors, VFD's and other electronic components will be installed and maintained. A wide range of electronic components will regularly be prototyped and tested. A basic understanding of electric motors, VFD's, transformers, electrical testing equipment and electrical safety procedures is required. Experience with voltages above 1,000V is preferred.
POSITION DUTIES
- Supervise laboratory operations, assignments and testing.
- Delegate work assignments to junior lab technicians.
- Schedule testing for the best use of test equipment and technician time.
- Maintain all lab equipment including troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance.
- Install low and medium voltage equipment (120V - 15,500V).
- Provide assistance with hardware prototypes which may involve machining and assembly of packaging of power converter components.
- Interface various electrical components with measurement equipment and data acquisition equipment.
- Populate printed circuit boards with surface mount and through-hole components.
- Prepare for and conduct a wide range of electrical, thermal and mechanical tests.
- Documentation of test procedures and test data.
- Communicate daily with engineers to resolve problems and improve lab functionally.
- Create customized test fixtures per request.
- Manage inventory of electronic components for power converters.
- Oversee and delegate duties to junior lab technicians.
- Constantly improve the safety integrity of the lab.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Electrical Technology or similar field; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Electricians License - Master or Journeyman
- Five or more years of hand's on experience
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or Master's degree (M. A.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education preferred.
We offer a competitive compensation package, attractive benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement and many opportunities to continue your professional growth.
Resumes along with salary requirements should be sent to:
TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company
ATTN: Human Resources
5100 North I-H 35
Round Rock, TX 78681-0277
FAX: 512-244-5515
E-mail: employment@tecowestinghouse.com
For a listing of other positions available, visit our web site: www.tecowestinghouse.com
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