Application Technician (Servo/Spindle Motor)
Glen Ellyn, IL Variable Speed
Job Type
Full-time
Description


The Applications Technician will be responsible for programming, testing, and repairing various motor systems, including servo and spindle motors, while maintaining a strong understanding of control systems and electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in electrical theory, ensuring high-quality service and repairs.


Essential Job Responsibilities:

  

  • Program and use variable frequency drives, servo drives, spindle drives, and amplifiers.
  • Review and interpret electrical schematics.
  • Review, program, and test encoder systems, including absolute and incremental encoders.
  • Maintain a library of motor testing setups and update with new procedures.
  • Repair servo and spindle motors, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, bearing replacement, feedback system alignment, and test running.
  • Create or modify plugs and control setups for different types of servo and spindle motors.
  • Research servo and spindle system control procedures.
  • Work with AC voltage up to 600V and DC voltage up to 1,000V.
  • Precision balance rotating apparatus.
  • Document and create repair reports.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Perform additional tasks as required by the company.

  

Minimum Qualifications


  • Understanding of closed-loop and open-loop control systems
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Electrical theory understanding
  • Ability to use an oscilloscope, power supplies, digital multimeters, and other electrical test equipment
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • Circuit board repair and computer programming experience are a plus but not required
  • Demonstrate good soldering skills
  • Experience working with permanent magnet motors is a plus.
     

DEM offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • STD
  • LTD
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Paid vacation
  • Holidays
Requirements

 

  • Completion of a diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Industrial Engineering (associate's or bachelor's degree preferred but not required).
  • 3-5 years of of relevant technical application preferred

 

Salary Description
Competitive wage and benefits