PCB Test Technician

PCB Test Technician

This role is located in Elkhart, IN.

Are you intellectually curious? Do you enjoy working independently and within teams to accomplish company goals? Do subjects like Cyclotron, Magnetic Particle Imaging, or Lightening Strike Simulation sound interesting? Want to be a part of a Company who cares about your opinion and future? Then, AE Techron has a place for you!

AE Techron founded in 1992 is a world leader in wide bandwidth power electronics for Test Labs, Research Institutions, MRI/NMR and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) industries. We serve clients across the globe through our international network of sales partners. Our customers are Fortune 500 companies and leading research labs around the globe. AE Techron products are recognized as being robust, technically superior, and very well supported.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality technical solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Most of our products provide capabilities unavailable from any other manufacturer in the world - making AE Techron a sustainable, high-quality business that our customers depend on!

• Creative, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Competitive pay programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match
• Disability Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events

As the PCB Test Technician, you will be responsible for performing functional and performance testing on electronics to ensure they meet quality and specification standards. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to identify defects, troubleshoot issues down to the component level, and verify key performance metrics while following established test procedures, safety guidelines, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

• Performs functional and performance testing on power amplifiers ensuring products meet company and customer standards.
• Identifies defects and communicates with Engineering and Production to ensure quality issues are addressed.
• Performs final inspection and quality verification prior to shipment with the goal of producing high quality products for our customers.
• Operates testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power meters, load banks, and hand tools.
• Ensure safety procedures and quality standards are maintained.
• Verifies amplifier output power, gain, distortion, frequency response, and stability to ensure proper performance.
• Troubleshoots test failures down to board and component levels to resolve product malfunction.
• Documents and logs test results using databases and checklists to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Assists with continuous improvement of testing methods and procedures.
• Supports the building or final assembly of amplifiers and cabinets as needed.

• Education: BS degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or technical fields like physics.
• Experience: 1+ year of experience in electronics testing, repair, or manufacturing.
• Functional
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and testing procedures; strong attention to detail; ability to follow step‑by‑step procedures and handling sensitive electronic components safely; strong understanding of basic electronics, voltage, currents, and wiring; high ability problem‑solve and develop solutions that work; works committedly to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced aptitude with computers, electronics, and electronic components including Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Signal Generators, Power Meters, and Load Banks.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate technical matters to all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong focus on testing and troubleshooting; able to work independently and within teams; ability to think, listen, reflect and create solutions; calm personality and collaborative.
• Culture Match: Able to do what is right for the customers, team members, and company.

Pay/Salary: Pay is commensurate with proven expertise. And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Core

Hours:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Typical Work Week: M-F; 40 hours a week

Direct Reports: None

Travel: None