Electronic Technician

Description

Job Summary: Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on machinery, as well as designs and replaces equipment, aiming to keep production fully operational. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on preventive and predictive electrical/electronic maintenance 2. Responsibility for equipment replacement and software updates 3. Opportunity for professional development and growth **Job Category** ================ Production & Skilled Trades**Position Summary** ==================== Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on machinery, and design and execute replacement of obsolete equipment with new units, aiming to keep machinery in optimal condition for production.**Responsibilities** ==================== Perform preventive and predictive electrical/electronic maintenance on industrial machinery (e.g., software updates, module modifications, servo-motor installation, frequency inverters, DC modules, etc.), conducting on-site inspection checklists per procedures, recording results, identifying intervention needs, and scheduling preventive actions (e.g., adjustments, configurations, part replacements, etc.) to minimize corrective interventions during mass production; Conduct functional tests on equipment jointly with operations following both preventive and corrective interventions, requesting material production and verifying full functionality—from setup through actual production—to certify complete operational readiness; Perform corrective electrical/electronic maintenance based on work orders generated by operations, verifying machine functionality on-site, operating electronic control panels, reviewing parameters, performing configurations, replacing sensors or photoelectric cells as needed, identifying root causes of issues and possible solutions, and conducting functional tests until full functionality is ensured; Prepare electrical and electronic circuits for replacement of existing ones, assembling them on workbenches per manual instructions and performing tests and adjustments to enable installations during machine downtime; Design and execute replacement of equipment (e.g., frequency inverters, converters, PLCs, etc.) and update software for new equipment when necessary—reviewing equipment inventory lists to identify units currently obsolete or soon-to-be obsolete, consulting manufacturers for appropriate configuration software, analyzing incompatibilities, and seeking alternatives to align with required production operations; Request parts, components, and accessories required for preventive and/or corrective maintenance, contacting the warehouse and/or immediate supervisor if essential items are unavailable, to facilitate adjustments/repairs; Perform and/or request calibration of measurement equipment after each maintenance intervention and/or as identified in checklists, to ensure parameter accuracy; Close maintenance work orders, recording detected incidents, time spent on preventive or corrective interventions, resources used, and other required fields, to maintain a maintenance history. **Minimum Qualifications** ========================== **Education:** Completed High School and Technical or Vocational Training **Other Courses/Specialized Knowledge/Skills:** Technical Course in Electronics with CREA registration / Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, with emphasis on Rockwell / Knowledge of industrial networks / Training in motor drives and motors / Intermediate English. Proactivity / Strong interpersonal skills / Teamwork. **What We Offer as an Employer** At Bridgestone, what truly matters is generating opportunities for co-creation while simultaneously stimulating your curiosity and creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for present and future generations. Regardless of your role, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued team member and part of our broader mission: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” We offer more than just competitive compensation; we provide: * An engaging, supportive onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. * Opportunities for development and growth through regular training and mentoring. * Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. * A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. * Agility and effectiveness in work/life balance and long-term wellbeing. * A diverse and inclusive team. *Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals without regard to age, color, ancestry, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.* **About Us** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as the strategic region “Bridgestone West.” This region serves the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered globally in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a broad range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associated brand products and solutions to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers and industries. **** **At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be.** We believe people can only deliver superior service and quality to others when they bring their most authentic selves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of viewing the world—and our business—through diverse lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. *So, show us who you are—because who you are is exactly what we need.*