Electronics Technician

Job Description

Responsible for building prototypes incorporating electronic controls and PCB assemblies, setting up and conducting tests on electronic assemblies or components, performing failure analysis, documenting test results, basic repairs, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of electrical lab test equipment. The Electronics Technician collaborates with an Electronics Engineer and a Test Engineer in the development and testing of electronic components.

• Understand and apply safe working practices in the lab, including PPE and ESD equipment
• Setup test equipment, data acquisition equipment and power supplies
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic circuits and test equipment
• Fabricate and assemble PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, electrical circuits and prototypes
• Read and interpret technical/electrical drawings, layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Gather test data, formulate conclusions, and write test reports
• Analyze failure modes and recommend improvements
• Specify and purchase electrical components and equipment
• Support 5S+1 and other waste elimination activities

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with work experience or internship in electrical/electronic equipment testing, design, diagnostics, troubleshooting, or repair
• 3+ years of relevant electrical/electronic work experience in a test laboratory, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, or repairs
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and procedures

• Demonstrable practical skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, troubleshooting and repair
• Experience working with E/E test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition equipment
• Experience with E/E technologies such as Bluetooth, Li‑Ion battery testing, Brushless DC
• Programming experience:
  LabVIEW or C/C++, BLDC firmware
• Perform basic electrical calculations
• Read, analyze, interpret and create technical documentation, procedures and regulations
• Experience with PCB layout software and SMT equipment (Print, Pick/Place, Reflow oven)
• Hand‑soldering of through‑hole and SMT components
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship for work authorization.