Electrical & Test Technician

Job Description:

Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works,  is a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment and supplies for use in material analysis.  Over the past 90 years, Buehler has established sales, manufacturing and laboratory services located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.  Comprised of world-class products and brands, such as Wilson Hardness, Buehler continues a long history of providing market-leading technology to support our customers in their sample preparation and material analysis applications.

Buehler’s parent company,  ITW, is a Fortune 200 global diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment with related service businesses. The Company focuses on profitable growth with strong returns across worldwide platforms and businesses. The businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

The Electrical Test Technician supports the electrical and mechanical engineering teams with the fabrication, assembly, validation, and troubleshooting of prototype electromechanical designs. This role is responsible for building cable harnesses, repairing and modifying PCB assemblies, constructing test fixtures, and conducting system-level tests.  The technician is expected to be able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, verify design performance to defined requirements, document test results, and communicate findings to

the project team.  Success in this role requires hands-on technical skills, experience with electrical assembly and soldering, effective problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to complete projects safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

Fabrication and assembly of wire and cable harnesses to support engineering, service and production.

PCB troubleshooting, repair, and component replacement.

Fabrication of electromechanical test fixtures containing support structures, cables, sensors, breakers, gauges, motors, belts, pulleys, and other electromechanical components.

Conduct tests on prototypes and accurately process data entry using a computer.

Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of material preparation equipment.

Perform system function tests as part of a design of experiments.

Perform troubleshooting using diagnostic test instruments (e.g. multimeters, pressure gauges).

Qualifications:

• Experience (IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification preferred) in the fabrication of complex wire harnesses.
• Experience (IPC-7711/7721 Rework and Repair Certification preferred) in the replacement and soldering of PCB components.
• Good aptitude for problem evaluation, and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Complete projects consistently on time.
• Able to write detailed reports and perform data entry, using a computer, and accurately process project documentation.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer controlled test equipment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 preferred
• Additional Information: 7.5% 401K match
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid company holidays
• Recognition program
• Competitive health insurance