Entry Level Electronics Technician
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Electronics Technician, Electronics Assembler
Entry Level Electronics Technician
This entry-level role is a hands-on position in a laboratory and manufacturing environment, focused on assembling, testing, and performing basic troubleshooting of electromechanical gas and temperature monitoring equipment used in landfill monitoring operations. The position is ideal for someone with mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, and it offers product-specific and on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced technicians.
As your technical skills grow, you will progressively take on more complex tasks and greater responsibility while contributing to the timely repair and production of customer equipment.
- Assemble instruments and components using established work instructions and common hand tools, following safety and quality procedures and handling small components with care.
- Learn and apply basic soldering techniques and digital voltmeter skills, perform checks and troubleshooting appropriate to your training level, and seek assistance from experienced technicians when encountering unfamiliar problems.
- Perform tests using Windows-based applications, accurately enter results into Excel and required work records, and promptly report defects, unexpected readings, or incomplete work.
- Help monitor parts, supplies, and finished equipment inventory to support production, repair activities, sales, and shipping needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and communicate missing parts, quality concerns, or other issues that could delay completion of assigned work.
- Participate in team meetings, technical training sessions, and process improvement initiatives, applying constructive feedback and building consistent, reliable work habits.
- Remain aware of production requirements and support other departments with related tasks as priorities change.
- Contribute to the goal of returning customer equipment within targeted turnaround times by completing assigned work accurately and promptly, communicating delays, and requesting help when needed.
- Basic familiarity with electronics and electronic components combined with mechanical aptitude, gained through school, hobbies, or hands-on experience.
- Comfort using common hand tools and a willingness to learn soldering techniques and digital voltmeter operation; prior proficiency in soldering or electrical testing is not required.
- Ability to handle, assemble, and inspect small components accurately, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, record information accurately, ask questions when clarification is needed, and apply coaching from experienced technicians.
- Strong willingness to learn, develop technical skills, and assume additional responsibility over time, with no minimum years of professional electronics experience required.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Attention to detail and pride in workmanship, with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, safety awareness, and workplace discipline.
- Dependability, punctuality, adaptability, and a sense of urgency about meeting customer commitments without sacrificing quality.
- Willingness to work additional hours as needed to complete priority work, with applicable overtime pay.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using Windows PCs and Microsoft Excel for testing and data entry.
- Exposure to electronics through coursework, trade-school training, or previous assembly or repair experience, which is helpful but not required.
- Basic understanding of electronics concepts such as troubleshooting, schematics, soldering, and PCB work, even at a beginner level.
- Familiarity with electronics testing tools and equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital voltmeters, or an interest in learning to use them.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including asking questions, accepting and applying constructive feedback, and assisting others when needed.
- Demonstrated accountability and initiative in maintaining consistent work habits and supporting production goals.
This position is 100% onsite in a laboratory and manufacturing setting that focuses on electromechanical gas and temperature monitoring equipment for landfill operations. You will work with small electronic components, common hand tools, soldering equipment, digital voltmeters, and Windows-based testing applications, including Excel for recording results. The…
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