Application Technician (Servo/Spindle Motor)

Description

The Applications Technician will be responsible for programming, testing, and repairing various motor systems, including servo and spindle motors, while maintaining a strong understanding of control systems and electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in electrical theory, ensuring high-quality service and repairs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Program and use variable frequency drives, servo drives, spindle drives, and amplifiers.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics.
• Review, program, and test encoder systems, including absolute and incremental encoders.
• Maintain a library of motor testing setups and update with new procedures.
• Repair servo and spindle motors, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, bearing replacement, feedback system alignment, and test running.
• Create or modify plugs and control setups for different types of servo and spindle motors.
• Research servo and spindle system control procedures.
• Work with AC voltage up to 600V and DC voltage up to 1,000V.
• Precision balance rotating apparatus.
• Document and create repair reports.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Perform additional tasks as required by the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of closed-loop and open-loop control systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Electrical theory understanding
• Ability to use an oscilloscope, power supplies, digital multimeters, and other electrical test equipment
• Excellent computer literacy
• Circuit board repair and computer programming experience are a plus but not required
• Demonstrate good soldering skills
• Experience working with permanent magnet motors is a plus.
   

DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

• Medical
• Dental
• STD
• LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid vacation
• Holidays

Requirements

• Completion of a diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Industrial Engineering (associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
• 3-5 years of of relevant technical application preferred