Electronics Technician

voestalpine is a leading steel and technology group with combined material and processing expertise, holding global top positions in its business units. The Group focuses on product and system solutions based on steel and other metals of the highest quality in technology-intensive industries and niches.

voestalpine Signaling USA is seeking a Electronics Technician to work at its Loveland, Colorado location.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail oriented, energetic, self-motivated individual to join our ever-growing team. Candidate must be able to work effectively in an electronics focused production and team-oriented environment. Duties will include building and maintaining electro-mechanical systems, assisting engineers with design updates, and obtaining a detailed set of assembly documentation. The position may also include the construction of prototype systems. Some component research and specification may also be necessarily.

The successful candidate must have a background in both mechanical and electrical systems. Electronics experience is a plus, as well as networking programming and troubleshooting.

This is a hands-on position with the potential for travel to assist the Field Services department with system installation and testing. Possibly to consist of some domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• Build and assemble electro-mechanical components Assemblies and Sub-assemblies for voestalpine SIGNALING’s product line
• Complete tasks within allotted timeframe
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow standard processes to meet quality standards
• Follow standard processes for shipping and receiving
• Assist with inventory maintenance and required inventory accountability
• Aid Engineers in lab development/research activities
• Infrequent domestic and international travel possible (e.g., USA, CAN, MEX)
• Technician will work with high and low voltage electricity and electrical wiring components
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills

• Must be able to assemble mechanical and electrical systems
• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Able to work safely and confidently with hand and power tools
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Soldering Skills
• High regard for safety
• High level of communication skills
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Ability to document one’s own work
• Competence to self-prioritize jobs as needed
• High aptitude for electrical and mechanical systems:
• Electrical and/or electronics troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems
• e.g., Industrial wiring and control systems
• Voltage and current measurements
• Basic Hand and Power Tool Proficiency
• e.g., screwing, drilling, grinding, and fabrication
• Assembling and disassembling of mechanical components
• Basic knowledge in the field of Information Technology
• Microsoft Office
• Basic Networking
• Valid driver license and the ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred skills

• A 2-4 year college degree or equivalent experience
• Some previous experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting, preferably in a electronics shop is helpful but not necessary
• General Fabrication Skills
• Railroad Experience
• Sensor knowledge
• Some technical writing
• Basic railroad infrastructure knowledge and/or experience
• Second language (e.g. German, Spanish)