Senior-Level Contractor For Industrial Electronics Repair Operation Seeking a senior-level contractor to lead the capacity expansion of an industrial electronics repair operation specializing in elevator drive and PCBA repairs. The contractor must possess expert-level experience in electronics troubleshooting, power electronics, distributed control system design, test system design, manufacturing process optimization, cell layout design, and operational transitions. Responsibilities include designing and commissioning new test equipment, validating repair processes, optimizing workflow, leading equipment migration activities, and increasing repair throughput. Experience with industrial drives, automated test systems, depot repair operations, and lean manufacturing is strongly preferred. This individual will serve as the technical lead responsible for designing, building, validating, and deploying new test systems; optimizing repair workflows; and improving overall costs and lead times for this core function. Design, build, and commission new electronic test equipment and repair fixtures. Develop functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test solutions for industrial electronic assemblies. Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and bills of material. Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria for deployed test systems. Integrate instruments, data acquisition systems, power supplies, PLCs, and automation components as required. Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for: PCBAsPower electronics Variable frequency drives (VFDs) Motor control systems Industrial control electronics Embedded electronic assemblies Improve diagnostic methodologies and repair effectiveness. Reduce repeat failures, no-fault-found occurrences, and repair cycle times. Serve as the technical authority for repair processes and test methodologies. Analyze existing workflows, material movement, workstation utilization, and throughput. Design optimized facility and cell layouts utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles. Improve production flow, technician productivity, and inventory management. Establish standardized workstations, repair processes, and testing procedures. Implement best practices for quality, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency. Develop and execute plans to increase repair capacity. Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase throughput and operational flexibility. Support staffing and operational ramp-up activities. Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, repair, test engineering, or industrial systems support. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repair of electronic assemblies and power electronics. Experience designing, building, and commissioning electronic test equipment. Experience leading facility transitions, manufacturing transfers, or operational startup initiatives. Strong knowledge of industrial process flow, Lean Manufacturing, and cell-based production systems. Ability to develop technical documentation including schematics, procedures, layouts, and work instructions. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience supporting elevator, industrial automation, or transportation industry electronics repair Experience with elevator electronics and drive systems. Knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor controls, and industrial power systems. Experience with: National Instruments (NI) platforms LabVIEWPLC-based test systems Automated Test Equipment Industrial Electronics Repair Experience working within repair depot, remanufacturing, or service operations environments. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering certifications. The contractor will be expected to deliver: Current-state operational assessment. Future-state layout and workflow design. New test equipment designs and deployment plans. Equipment commissioning strategy. Standard operating procedures and work instructions. Test equipment validation and qualification documentation. Capacity expansion recommendations and implementation roadmap. Final operational handoff package & implementation Successful capacity expansion, reducing overall costs and improving lead times. New test systems operational and validated according to schedule. Improved repair throughput and facility capacity. Reduced cycle time and process inefficiencies. Enhanced test coverage and repair quality improvements, closed loop field feedback for no problem found Complete documentation and operational readiness. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.
