Hetronic, a Methode Company, is seeking a Service Technician responsible for troubleshooting, repair and restoring to operation our full range of industrial radio control products in both the shop work environment and as a traveling field service technician in the domestic and international environment.

Methode requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but will make reasonable accommodations for those who cannot receive a COVID vaccination due to a disability, a religious reason, or pregnancy.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, test, and repair product returned from the field and answer service request phone calls for assistance

• Test and evaluate products to ensure proper operation to established criteria

• Troubleshoot electronic products to the component level, when applicable, to determine root cause and appropriate corrective action

• Properly set up and operate general electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, meters, power supplies, service monitors, test fixtures, field strength meters, RF power measuring equipment, and software simulators for product testing and evaluation

• Proficient operation of hand tools, small power tools, hand crimpers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and understands their use and function

• Perform required repairs and required modifications to restore units to proper operation

• Inspect all work and participate in the visual inspection crosscheck process

• Maintain integrity of the documentation process and complete necessary reports

• Keep supervisor apprised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect Service, Operations, or customers

• Provide support to the Operations organization and handle miscellaneous assignments as instructed

• Proficient operation of PC-based computer equipment in an Office software environment

• Maintain work-related equipment and parts inventory

• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and comply with all safety rules

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree with a training emphasis in communication/computer electronics, or five or more years of technical on-the-job experience/military technical training, and a general RF background

• Strong problem-solving skills applied to digital and analog electronics with the ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner

• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with electronic test equipment and test fixtures

• Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, mechanical drawings, bills-of-material, setup instructions, and written work instructions

• Experience with programmable industrial controllers is desirable

• Experience in heavy industry or the oil and gas environment is desirable

• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is desirable

• Must be able to work independently

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

• Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 75 pounds

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, if not currently employed by Methode Electronics, Inc. (subject to reasonable accommodation for those who cannot receive a COVID vaccination due to a disability, a religious reason, or pregnancy)

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.