Application Technician (Servo/Spindle Motor)

Company: DREISILKER ELECTRIC MOTORS INC
Location: Oak Brook
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

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
    • HolidaysRequirements:
      • 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 Compensation details: 27-34 Hourly WagePI481e08e813ab-37820-37032981

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