Senior Industrial Electronics & Drive Repair Technician

Job Title: Senior Industrial Electronics & Drive Repair Technician
Job Summary
The Senior Industrial Electronics & Drive Repair Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, testing, and maintaining industrial electronic equipment and variable frequency drives (VFDs). The role supports manufacturing and process operations by ensuring the reliability and performance of electronic control systems, power electronics, servo systems, and automation equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electronic equipment, including VFDs, servo drives, PLC-related hardware, HMI panels, power supplies, and control cards.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Test repaired equipment using appropriate diagnostic and calibration instruments.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial electronic systems.
Repair and refurbish PCB assemblies, power modules, and electronic components.
Support commissioning, installation, and startup activities for drives and automation equipment.
Maintain detailed service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company maintenance procedures.
Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance when required.
Required Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related field.
5-10+ years of experience in industrial electronics repair and drive maintenance.
Strong knowledge of AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo drives, motors, and power electronics.
Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, insulation testers, and diagnostic tools.
Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot complex electronic circuits.
Familiarity with industrial automation environments and manufacturing operations.
Preferred Skills
Experience with brands such as Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, Danfoss, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, or Lenze drives.
Knowledge of PLC systems, industrial networking, and automation controls.
Component-level PCB troubleshooting and soldering skills.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive maintenance expertise.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.