Sr. Electronics Technician
About the role
The Lead Electronics Technician position is currently open for an immediate start with ChampionX, with a transition to SLB upon completion of the planned integration.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots and repairs induction heating equipment, including power supplies, inverters, and control systems.
- Diagnoses and services power electronics systems, including IGBT modules, rectifiers, and inverter circuits.
- Works safely with high-voltage systems (480V+) and low-voltage controls (24VDC, PLC I/O, instrumentation).
- Inspects, maintains, and replaces induction coils, ensuring proper alignment, insulation, and cooling performance.
- Identifies and resolves coil-related issues such as arcing, overheating, scaling, insulation breakdown, and shorting.
- Maintains and troubleshoots water-cooling systems.
- Reads and interprets electrical schematics and ladder logic.
- Troubleshoots PLC systems, sensors, and feedback devices.
- Maintains spare parts inventory and usage tracking within CMMS (Leading2Lean).
- Documents work performed in CMMS (e.g., Leading2Lean).
- Follows all electrical safety procedures, including LOTO and arc flash.
- Contributes to the department continuous improvement culture.
- Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
- Maintains confidentiality of all matters.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of industrial electronics or maintenance experience.
- Experience with IGBT-based systems and power electronics.
- Experience with high- and low-voltage systems.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Good math and analytical skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to Troubleshoot the following: Digital multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes (IGBT switching and waveform analysis), meggers (insulation testing), IR cameras / thermal imaging, temperature measurement tools (thermocouples, pyrometers), PLC/programming laptops and diagnostic software, cooling system diagnostic tools.
- Ability To Implement The Following Computer Skills: Proficiency using CMMS systems (e.g., Leading2Lean), experience with PLC programming software (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus), ability to navigate electronic manuals and OEM software, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, comfort using laptops for diagnostics and system interfacing.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree or technical certification (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of industrial electronics or maintenance experience.
- Experience with IGBT-based systems and power electronics.
- Experience with high- and low-voltage systems.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Good math and analytical skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills
- Ability to Troubleshoot the following: Digital multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes (IGBT switching and waveform analysis), meggers (insulation testing), IR cameras / thermal imaging, temperature measurement tools (thermocouples, pyrometers), PLC/programming laptops and diagnostic software, cooling system diagnostic tools.
- Ability To Implement The Following Computer Skills: Proficiency using CMMS systems (e.g., Leading2Lean), experience with PLC programming software (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus), ability to navigate electronic manuals and OEM software, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, comfort using laptops for diagnostics and system interfacing.
Benefits
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there. For more news and information, visit SLB.com Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.
Pay
Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.
Company Information
ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there. For more news and information, visit SLB.com Follow us on Facebook at @WeAreSLBGlobal, LinkedIn: SLBGlobal, or Instagram at @SLBGlobal.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.