Electronics Tech 4
 

LOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7576 | JOB GRADE: 11 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Co-ordinate the test & repair of Traction Electronics through the test process utilising optimal test resource.
• Set cell targets and prioritise workload to meet business KPI targets.
• Overview and safeguard safe working practices in all test areas, especially where high voltage testing is carried out.
• Evaluate new items for repair and develop test strategy to offer cost effective test for the business.
• Report weekly operational K.P.I’s to the Test Manager.
• Liaise with projects and internal / external customers to offer suitable test solutions.
• Produce technical reports when required to substantiate warranty analysis and reason for product failure.
• Mentor and develop product technicians / testers to establish and improve defined 'ways of working'.
• Propose technical solutions, test methods and working practices to improve test / repair processes.
• Implement and maintain routine maintenance procedures and methods to ensure test down time is reduced to a minimum.
• Provide emergency test cover when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSBILITIES

• Conduct production testing on circuit board products or electronic assemblies
• Troubleshoot to the component level.
• Use test equipment to determine pass/fail requirements
• Use of environmental chambers to determine quality assurance
• Ensure personal compliance with Quality Systems processes
• Mentor other technicians.
• Proactively participate in safety and lean programs
• Set up test procedures with minimal supervision
• Provide guidance to Electronic Technician II & III
• Provide advanced level testing and troubleshooting assistance to test technicians.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics with 1+ year of experience
  OR
  Associate's Degree in Electronics with 4+ years of experience

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to use basic test equipment such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, frequency generators and counters
• Ability to use all basic test equipment without instruction and the ability to configure and use advanced test equipment such as spectrum analyzer or logic analyzer.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous soldering experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills; legible handwriting
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Detail-oriented
• Previous experience using advanced test equipment
• Demonstrated understanding of lean manufacturing
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Previous experience training others
• Demonstrated leadership skills

What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.