U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 9 hours ago
Electronics Mechanic
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33/hr - $39/hrThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Electronics Mechanics for the Tibur Rubin VA Medical Center. The role involves troubleshooting, installing, and repairing complex electronic systems, interpreting schematics, and collaborating with engineering personnel to enhance equipment functionality.
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Responsibilities
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of operating electronic principles to troubleshoot - install - and repair malfunctions in complex electronic systems with circuit theory
Interpret complex drawings - specifications - and schematics of complete systems to recognize the function and interconnections of the various assemblies
Know how to troubleshoot the system from the schematic - following signal paths through a complex path of interconnections of components - assemblies - subassemblies and connecting cable harnesses
Skill to modify systems by adding - altering - or removing components to standardize or alter the purpose of the equipment on the component level - or to incorporate new features developed since the equipment was manufactured
Interact with engineers - manufacturers - representatives - engineering personnel and field unit personnel in troubleshooting and developing modifications - substitutions - or corrections to equipment to reduce breakdowns and/or simplify repairs - servicing - or operation
Incumbent must have an extensive knowledge of electronics and apply this knowledge in the overhaul - installation - maintenance and repair of a variety of systems and numerous types of equipment
Incumbent must be able to adapt methods to install new systems with existing older systems which are not compatible in most cases
Incumbent serves as a consultant to the Design Section during the planning phases of remodeling and construction
Incumbent is responsible for the alarm systems - electrical systems and equipment throughout the facility Responsible for operating - programing - and repairing the Switzer Relays controlling our 12 -000 Volt electrical distribution system
Performs circuit card repair on systems containing a combination of similar electronic components - such as - transistors - capacitors - diodes - resistors - silicone-controlled relays etc
Circuitry designed to accomplish multiple functions and are interrelated so that an inoperative circuit may impede operating performance of other circuit functions
Incumbent also repairs switching units that employ photo-sensitive and photo-multiplying cells
Incumbent must be able to read and trace out trouble in very complicated circuits
Incumbent uses a variety of test equipment and measuring devices such as signal tracer - visual-aural - fired strength meter - capacitor testers
Audio-watt meter
Decade resistor
Oscilloscope
Radio-frequency signal generators
Sound level meter
Digital voltomiliameter - Incumbent troubleshoots and repairs electronic systems and components when instruction manuals - wiring diagrams and technical information are not available Works from building plans - blueprints - wiring diagrams - engineering drawings - and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing - placement - type - size - gauge - balance - load continuity - and safe operation of electrical lines - circuits - systems - equipment and controls
Installing - modifying - repairing - and maintaining electrical lines - circuits - systems and associated fixtures - controls - and equipment Determines and places distribution panels - boxes - fittings - and connections and installs wiring - couplings - conduit - relays - fixtures - transformers and other electrical devices - including electrical service entrances
Incumbent troubleshoots and repairs Lynx alarm - Velocity/Hirsch - card reader - CCTV Camera and switch/server systems
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of operating electronic principles to troubleshoot, install, and repair malfunctions in complex electronic systems with circuit theory
Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems
Skill to troubleshoot the system from the schematic, following signal paths through complex interconnections
Skill to modify systems by adding, altering, or removing components
Ability to interact with engineers, manufacturers, representatives, and field unit personnel in troubleshooting and developing modifications
Extensive knowledge of electronics and ability to apply this knowledge in the overhaul, installation, maintenance, and repair of various systems and equipment
Ability to adapt methods to install new systems with existing older systems
Ability to serve as a consultant to the Design Section during planning phases of remodeling and construction
Responsibility for alarm systems, electrical systems, and equipment throughout the facility
Ability to operate, program, and repair the Switzer Relays controlling the 12,000 Volt electrical distribution system
Ability to perform circuit card repair on systems containing a combination of electronic components
Ability to read and trace out trouble in complicated circuits
Ability to use a variety of test equipment and measuring devices
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems and components without instruction manuals
Ability to work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals
Ability to install, modify, repair, and maintain electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures
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