Electronics Test Technician

Electronics Test Technician

Take direction from electrical and mechanical engineers and the production department for building electromechanical components and systems. Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot and test accordingly. You will solder/rework boards and harnesses/cables, create test harnesses/cables, and assemble test setups with basic input information and guidance. Support engineers in various tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Take direction from electrical and mechanical engineers and the production department.
2. Build electromechanical components and systems.
3. Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot and test accordingly.
4. Solder/rework boards and harnesses/cables.
5. Create test harnesses/cables.
6. Assemble test setups with basic input information and guidance.
7. Support engineers in various tasks.

Essential Skills

• Soldering
• Electronics
• Troubleshooting
• PCB
• IPC certification in soldering
• Good troubleshooting skills of electronic motor drives, power converters, and analog circuits

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on capability to build and possibly design test fixtures is a plus.
• Familiarity with Altium, SolidWorks, and/or NX is ideal.
• Associates' degree or 10+ years of experience.

Work Environment

This position is based out of Gastonia, NC, in one of the temporary laboratory pods. The work environment is an R&D type setting for commercial and defense customers, supporting a commercial aerospace project. The team currently consists of 8 engineers and 1 technician, with plans to add more EE Techs to support the increased workload. This business segment designs and manufactures complex motion control components, systems, and subsystems for specialized defense, commercial aerospace, and general industrial applications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending