U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 11 hours ago
Electronics Technician - Pharmacy Automated Equipment Systems
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $90K/yrU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electronics Technician located in the VA Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. The role involves providing comprehensive support for automated pharmacy equipment systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and programming of various electronic systems.
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Responsibilities
Providing technical support of systems including preventive maintenance - installation - evaluation - troubleshooting - repair - calibration - testing - and modification
Fully comprehends and trains staff on the complex interrelations between the major components and subsystems
Responsible for installation and programming the logic ladder software within the programmable logic controllers (PLC's) utilizing a personal computer
Responsible for reprogramming PLC's as necessary to improve traffic performance of the conveyor system and optimizes individual machine PLC's by modifying the existing software by resetting timers and logic in the multiple layers of the ladder program
Responsible for troubleshooting - repair - replace and reprogramming old or poorly functioning PLC's
Responsible for assisting in programming laser scanners and decoders on the conveyor system utilizing a personal computer - PLC's or other host computers
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the robotics used in the production systems
Serves as the primary service technician for physical security and related equipment
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Work as a technician - instructor - inspector - or mechanic (civilian or military) that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic theory - and of the characteristics - function - operation - and capabilities of a variety of types of electronic equipment
Experience must have included the use of schematic diagrams - a variety of test equipment - and the application of appropriate electronic formulas involved in such duties as testing - troubleshooting - modifying - designing - calibrating - installing - maintaining - repairing - constructing - developing and instructing on electronic equipment - or similar functions
Experience in developing policies - standards - and procedures for maintenance - installation - or similar functions - provided the work clearly shows that the applicant applied a specialized knowledge of the theories and principles of a variety of electronic systems or equipment
Providing comprehensive technical support for automated equipment systems such as automatic packaging systems - tote conveyor systems - and automated medication counting systems
Providing comprehensive technical support for subsystems such as controllers - sensors - bar code scanners - industrial controls and equipment - pulse and counting mechanisms - monitors - and data terminals
Performing preventative maintenance - installation - evaluation - troubleshooting - repair - calibration - testing and modification of systems
Installation and programming the logic ladder software within the programmable logic controllers (PLC's) utilizing a personal computer
Must have successfully completed two and a half (2 1/2) years of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the Electronics Technician - position such as electrical engineering - electronics engineering - or electronics technology
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study
Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended
Possess equivalent combinations of specialized experience and graduate education as described that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Communication Mechanics Planning and Evaluating
Requires working in unusual positions while assembling and disassembling equipment and tedious bench work while working on electronic assembles
The work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration - and mental demands are high
The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with all levels of CMOP staff and must remain calm and analytical even under stress
Lifting and moving of devices weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis is required
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