Electronics Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193830SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Electronics SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$46,000 - $54,100Work Schedule
40 hours/week; standard shift is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; sometimes OT, and/or start/stop time variation is needed to meet the business need (e.g., when in production mode).Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
The Nonwovens InstituteAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Performing a variety of electronics tasks related to installation, maintenance, and repair of nonwoven making and testing equipment. This work will also include tasks related to the mechanical systems on the nonwoven equipment. Thus, responsibilities include calibrations, maintenance, and repairs of complicated nonwovens systems involving interconnected devices (including control systems).
- Applying NWI safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and ISO 9001 practices while working with electrical systems and rotating equipment.
- Troubleshoot problems in The Nonwovens Institute Labs related to nonwovens electromechanical systems.
- Define a Preventive Maintenance Program for all NWI Labs and work together with Lab personnel to implement the program.
- Work with machine vendors, and the NWI Team, to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Maintain records of maintenance and repair, and any design and modification plans.
- Procure and maintain inventories of any needed electronic and mechanical supplies needed for maintenance.
- Read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams and maintenance manuals of electrical & mechanical systems.
- Installing equipment meeting all electrical requirements. Modifying equipment to suit new process requirements.
- Recording and documenting procedures used as part of Standard Operating Procedures.
This position requires development of a working knowledge of nonwovens process and test equipment. All duties will be performed with attention given to working within university policies and regulations, to working with other university departments such as facility maintenance and EH&S. NWI will provide needed training.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to learn the specific requirements of this position via on-the-job training.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards.
- Capable to understand up to 600V 3 phase power systems, AC motor control, industrial controls to the I/O level, power transmission, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply safe work practices while working with dangerous electrical systems and rotating equipment.
- Take initiative and be a hard worker.
- Able to perform basic math, have good communication skills, and be proficient in using a computer. Competent in maintenance using hand and power tools.
- Commitment to safety standards.
- Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds when needed with reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within a pilot or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in working with both electric and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Nonwovens experience is useful but you can learn nonwovens equipment and systems on the job. Expert training is available.
- Training and experience with mechanical systems.
- Associate Degree in Electronics
Required License or Certification
- Forklift license required within first 90 days of hire.
- A valid driver’s license is required by date of hire with a valid NC driver’s license within 90 days.
- Licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
02/07/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
02/14/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00108023Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Electronics SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,888 - $76,697Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies, OtherTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
063501 - Nonwovens InstituteAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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