Service/Repairs Technician

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).

We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

To  learn more about Topcon career opportunities go to  www.topconcareers.com.

Job Purpose: This role is centered on providing expert troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of Topcon products. Besides servicing the instruments, responsibilities also include maintaining accurate service records, offering technical support to the Topcon dealer network, and participating in engineering evaluations and failure analysis. The position also involves developing test fixtures, procedures, work instructions, and service manuals. Additionally, it focuses on conducting repair training for the dealer network and junior technicians in both virtual and classroom settings.

Core Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate all Topcon products, ensuring optimal performance.

• Maintain accurate service records and enter relevant information into the service database.

• Provide technical repair support via phone or email to assist the Topcon dealer network.

• Assist in engineering evaluations, failure analysis, and generate reports with recommendations for improvement.

• Develop test fixtures, troubleshooting stations, procedures, work instructions, and service manuals.

• Conduct repair training for the Topcon dealer network and junior technicians, both virtually and in classroom environments.

Education and Experience:

• •Minimum 3 years’ experience in an electronics repair in a manufacturing/service role

• AA in electronics or related technology, or equivalent military training. Bachelor’s preferred

• Familiar with test equipment, such as but not limited to multi-meters and oscilloscopes to diagnose and adjust optical, mechanical, and electronic instruments

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent communication verbal/written skills and ability to work on/with multifunctional teams

• Strong attention to detail            

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Electronic/mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge of software/firmware loading with PC’s (i.e., installing and un-installing drivers for PC hardware, loading Operating System and BIOS)

• Working knowledge of laser and surveying instruments is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Position may require bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, and walking

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. with assistance

Working Conditions:

• Work in an environmentally controlled work area and outside

• 20% travel may be required