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The E-Motor Technician will be responsible for build of prototype and pre- production electric motors utilized for product and process validation and development. This is a centralized manufacturing engineering activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised.
Job Responsibilities:
Build prototype and preproduction electric motors in accordance with the build schedule.
Analyze motor defects and perform repairs as required.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop welding process for new motor designs.
Modify and build simply fixtures and tooling.
Operate machine shop equipment (lathe, drill press, mill, hand power tools, grinder, welder, presses, etc.)
Operate and maintain all motor lab equipment (robotic welder, epoxy and varnish machine, presses, CNC wire bender, wire forming machines, balancer, ovens, induction heater, electric test equipment (surge, Hi- pot), etc.)
Perform motor electrical tests in accordance with authorized procedures.
Maintain records on work performed, analyzes data collected and reports results
Work with engineers to improve quality and manufacturing issues.
Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards.
Knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel)
Minimum Requirements:
2+ years of experience in fabrication, assembly
Demonstrated Welding skills and experience
Demonstrated high level of hands on mechanical ability
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
Analytical problem solving ability
Self-motivated with ability to initiate and apply innovative ideas and concepts
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree in mechanical and electrical related activities (i.e. auto repair)
Prior prototype build experience
Demonstrated ability to operate machine shop related equipment (lathe, mill, TIG welder, CNC equipment. etc.)
Fundamental design knowledge and theory of electric motors
Fundamental manufacturing knowledge of electric motors
Fundamental knowledge of wire forming, heat sinking joining, pressing, staking, machining, welding, balancing, an varnish/epoxy coating processes
Fundamental knowledge of Assembly and Electric Motor Assembly processes
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