Electronics Technician at Galco Industrial Electronics – Madison Heights, Michigan

Galco Industrial Electronics is an authorized distributor for over one million products from over 400 brands. We specialize in industrial, electrical and electronic automation, control and component solutions. Our distribution center stocks over 50,000 products and offers same day shipping and emergency service. We offer on-site and in-house repair services, as well as, engineering services which facilitate integration, retrofits and upgrades.

We currently are looking for an Electronics Technician to join our Repair/Engineering/Field Service department.

Responsibilities:

• Repair electronic drives, controllers and pc boards
• Troubleshoot and test electronic components to board level, using various methods and testing equipment
• Repair and/or replace electronic components to board level, including but not limited to: diodes, transistors, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, other printed circuit components, etc.
• Verify repairs using start-up testing procedures
• Installs, repairs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Determines method and sequence of proposed installation of electrical fixtures and equipment such as AC/DC motors, control panels, PLC's, switches and transformers by referring to blueprints, schematic drawings, specifications or verbal instructions.
• Analyzes failures of electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings and visual inspection.
• Performs preventative and reliability centered maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• Associated degree in electronics or electrical technology or relevant military experience.
• Ability to solder/de-solder
• Thorough understanding of electronic circuitry
• Ability to recognize different electronic components as their functions
• Familiarity with and ability to utilize different types of test equipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and power supplies.
• Possesses strong communication skills
• Regularly required to sit, stand and lift up to 50 lbs.