Electronics Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our team at Andritz in Starkville, MS. The successful candidate will be responsible for disassembling, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, and testing electrical equipment, primarily medium/high voltage electrical equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical system design plans and drawings, as well as repair procedures. They will also be able to recommend equipment improvements, calibrate instruments, and diagnose faulty equipment.

• Disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, troubleshooting, evaluating, repairing, assembling, testing, packaging, and shipping of electrical equipment and apparatus associated with SIR equipment and other spare parts for Air Pollution Control (APC) Systems.
• Repairing and assembling parts using hand tools and specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and procedures.
• Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and apparatus, and of modifications needed to equipment.
• Comfortable working with medium voltage (480V) equipment.
• Comfortable operating material handling equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Willingness to travel to supplier or customer site to assist with supervision of erection & commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and training.
• Willingness to learn and open to training.
• Possess strategic, logical, and methodical thinking for problem-solving, organization, time management, prioritization, and independent decision-making skills, while accurately handling multiple tasks requiring detail.
• Assist in administration of warehousing for spare parts.
• Provide support in elaboration of proposals for repair and/or upgrade work associated with APC equipment, predominantly ESP's.
• Support administration of proposals and purchase orders in companies ERP system (SAP).

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in electronics and 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing experience. They must be able to install, test, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and ladder logic-based PLC's. Experience with AC drives, servo systems, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and vision systems is a plus. They must pass a written and skills test. 24/7 Operation. Must be able to work any shift. Overtime and weekend work required. Some lifting required. High school diploma or GED. Stable work history.

Andritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.