Test Engineering Technician 1

Job Description

Danfoss Drives, a global market leader in climate and energy, has an opening in its Loves Park, Illinois facility for a Test Engineering Technician 2nd shift. This position is responsible for providing technical support for Production Test Equipment and Systems. The Test Engineering Technician will support in the design, assembly, maintenance, and upgrade of production test equipment.  This role is critical to the production process at Danfoss and requires the ability to quickly troubleshoot Test Equipment and Production system issues to minimize downtime in the production processes. 
 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 

Critical Tasks / Responsibilities

•    Provide technical support for Production Test Equipment and Production Systems.
•    Perform periodic calibration, maintenance, and improvements for Test Equipment.
•    Manage spare parts inventory.
•    Create and maintain Test Procedures and Instructions.
•    Assist in the design and build of test equipment.
•    Analyze daily issues in the Root Cause problem solving process.
•    Communicate with operators, team coordinators and engineers.

Background & Skills

Basic Minimum Skills Required
 
•    Associate degree from 2 year college or technical school in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology is required.
•    2+ years of practical experience in an industrial environment with equipment like DAQ systems, PLC, DMM, Oscilloscopes preferred.
•    Ability to work with computer hardware, networking, communication protocols and interfacing with manufacturing systems.
•    Knowledge of electrical machines (transformers, motors) preferred.
•    Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents.
•    Ability to analyze data/information and present to peers and managers.
•    Knowledge of databases and forms in Oracle preferred.
•    Good communication skills.
•    Ability to work in a production environment and interact with production personnel.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.