Electronics Test Technician - First Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a new opportunity....

We create products that deliver energy savings and minimize environmental impact through the use of advanced technologies and tailored services.

CAREL USA, Inc. is an innovative, high-tech company that offers professional development and skills enhancement opportunities, both nationally and internationally working for CAREL means taking an active role in building the company’s success, and enjoying a professional experience that involves developing a spirit of initiative, a sense of responsibility and an aptitude to work within multicultural and change-oriented environment.

About CAREL:  

Founded in 1973, CAREL is a world leader in control solutions for air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and systems for humidification and evaporative cooling. We design our products to bring energy savings and reduce the environmental impact of machinery and systems. Our solutions are used in commercial, industrial and residential applications.  

Specifically, we have operations in the Americas (North, Central, and South), Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe; we have 18 fully-owned subsidiaries and 7 production sites, in addition to partners and distributors in a further 75 countries.  

Our mission of high-efficiency solutions summarizes the model that CAREL has adopted, both the starting point and the final objective that enclose the entire process, from conception to production and marketing of our systems. Research, innovation, and technology are the keys to our success: for more than forty years, customer needs have been at the center of our design work, so as to offer elements of differentiation in terms of both functions and appearance.  

Carel offers great medical, dental, and vision, and life insurance benefits, vacation, sick and personal time, along with a 401k plan.  

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SUMMARY: Apply electrical principles to assemble, install and test electrical wiring, components, and equipment into industrial control panels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

• Conduct functional testing of energized equipment with voltages up to 480V
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, and other electrical components.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.  May act as a lead.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality control to review bill of materials, drawings, and schematics
• Demonstrate electrical safety practices and use of proper PPE as required.
• Manufacture prototypes of new products, identifying problems, and providing feedback.
• Work with production engineers to obtain new tools and equipment when required.
• Perform complex wiring and assembly operations on assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Keep organized and a clean workspace.
• Use and maintain fabrication tools for electrical and mechanical assemblies such as crimpers, wire stripping tools, and label machines.
• Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program is required.  Electrical safety training such as NFPA 70E or similar is preferred.
• Experience: 2-4 years electrical work with industrial control panels or 3-5 yrs. of experience or transferable knowledge from similar industries required.
• Language and Communication Skills : The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.  Fluent in English.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret charts. 
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to Work Independently: -  Demonstrated capacity to manage tasks and projects with minimal supervision. Strong self-motivation and initiative to identify and solve problems proactively. Ability to make informed decisions and take responsibility for outcomes. Ability to maintain productivity and quality of work while working autonomously.
• Coordinating, coaching, and training teams effectively: - Providing clear and concise written and verbal instructions to team members and addressing any queries or issues promptly. Planning and organizing daily activities while delegating tasks efficiently.
• Certifications -  Electrical or Electronic Technology certification preferred but not required.
  1. Familiar with IEC style schematics
  2. Knowledge of UL 508A design concepts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The ability to stand 8+ hours a day. The ability to reach and bend. The ability to frequently lift, push, or pull, up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.  Manual dexterity is required. The ability to wear all proper PPE’s, as required.  The employee must be able to work in a state of constant alertness and in a safe manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Manufacturing and warehouse areas.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, machinery, tools, and more, as the Mechanics area coincides within Warehouse.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate depending on the scope of work.

Carel is an equal opportunity employer.