MTS Maintenance Technician

MTS Maintenance Technician

Description -

The Measurement and Technology Solutions (MTS) VMACS group supporting worldwide thermal ink jet platform development, new product introduction, and incubation projects, is adding a maintenance technician role in Corvallis, OR. The MTS VMACS group develops and supports various test beds, end of line testers, reliability testers, image capture solutions, and electrical mechanical components for print and none print businesses. We are looking for an experienced maintenance technician who is comfortable working in an R&D environment supporting existing tools and the design and assembly of new tools.

Core job description:

Tool & Equipment Maintenance

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MTS lab test tools per maintenance manuals and SOPs

Maintain tool subsystems including:

Electrical systems (wiring, sensors, controls)

Pneumatics (air supply, valves, actuators)

Motion systems (motors, conveyors, mechanical assemblies)

Verify tool readiness after maintenance activities (functional checks, diagnostics)

Diagnose equipment failures using system logs, alarms, HMI interfaces, schematics, wiring diagrams, and tooling documentation

Isolate root cause (hardware, wiring, mechanical, or process interface)

Perform repair actions or escalate complex issues to MTS engineering as needed

Work with lab users to enable their testing, assist with tools setups, and relay any required hardware or software upgrades back to engineering

Tool Development and Assembly

Open 2D and 3D CAD for assembly instructions

Provide engineering feedback on assembly steps to improve assembly drawings and designs

Low voltage DC wiring

Assembly of mechanical electrical fixtures

Assembly of plumbing

Preventative Maintenance

Perform scheduled PM tasks per defined maintenance intervals

Inspect wear components and replace proactively

Validate system calibration and operational tolerances

Track PM completion status and identify recurring failure patterns

Electrical

Perform PCB rework including work on fine lead and BGA packages

Conduct first level electrical troubleshooting of PCBs

Assemble electrical cabinets following NFPA 79 regulations

Safety

Follow all equipment safety procedures defined in MTS manuals

Ensure proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices

Identify and report safety risks or abnormal system conditions

Complete required safety training before performing maintenance tasks

Desired Qualifications:

Understanding of:

Electrical systems and wiring diagrams

Mechanical assemblies and motion systems

Pneumatic systems and controls

Ability to read and interpret:

Schematics and maintenance manuals

Equipment layouts and system documentation

Experience with diagnostic tools and test equipment

Firing systems hardware and software a plus

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Adaptability to work under both production (uptime critical) pressure and flexibility to changing R&D tasks and engineering direction.

Attention to detail and adherence to procedures

Effective communication with engineering, operators, and suppliers

Advanced PCB soldering including soldering iron and hot air under a stereo microscope

Ability to read a schematic, both PCB and electrical tool drawing

Familiarity with basic electrical tools (multimeter, oscilloscope)

Proficient with hand and power tools including screwdrivers, pliers, drills, files, rotary tools, vises, cutters, and measuring equipment.

Excellent organizational skills to juggle multiple jobs

The pay range for this position is $29 to $43 USD per hour (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies, including;

4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

13 paid holidays

15 days paid time off ( US benefits overview )

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job -

Engineering Services

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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