Senior Lab Tech - Electronic Controls

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, offering a comprehensive line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China, we also manufacture water purification and water softening products for residential and light commercial applications. 

Recognized by The Tennessean as one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, Lochinvar (A business unit of A. O. Smith) is a leading producer of energy-efficient boilers, water heaters, pool heaters and commercial package systems.  We focus solely on serving our customers and offer them a product that delivers unmatched quality, performance, and application flexibility.  

Primary Function

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Lab Technician- Electronic Controls in our Lebanon, TN facility. This position will be responsible for setting up, running and reporting on the in-house testing of microcontroller-based controls and electronic sub-assemblies used in boilers, water heaters, and heat pumps.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run and report on testing of electronic controls and sub-assemblies
• Assembly/modification of electronic controls and sub-assemblies
• Assist engineers and technicians, as required, with development projects
• Design and maintain laboratory equipment and test fixtures
• Develop laboratory procedures and processes
• Maintain levels of consumable parts and components used in the lab
• Assist production staff to diagnose/resolve production issues as required
• Read electronics schematics and identify component procedures
• Solder and assemble printed circuit boards with surface-mount components
• Diagnose faults, to board level, on analog and digital circuits

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering or Related Field with 5+ years of related work experience preferred. In lieu of degree will consider those with 7+ years of related work experience and High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to read electronics schematics and identify component procedures
• Ability to use general electronics laboratory equipment and power tools, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to solder and assemble printed circuit boards with surface-mount components
• Ability to diagnose faults, to board level, on analog and digital circuits
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn quickly
• Experience with communications e.g. RS-485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi preferred
• Experience with data acquisition software (LabView) a plus
• Ability to analyze problems, present solutions, and make decisions
• Experience with boiler, water heater, and heat pump products and control systems with a sound understanding of their applications strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• The employee must occasionally listen for noise produced by units and components.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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