Electronics - Electronics Technician

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… When our people come together, we expand the possible and continuously seek ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’ll be in good company as we revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations.

Primary interactions include fellow Electronics Technicians, line leaders, supervisors, quality assurance specialists, and engineering support teams. You’ll collaborate in a technical, fast‑paced environment that values teamwork, precision, and continuous learning, working with production line members, maintenance specialists, and cross‑functional colleagues to maintain high standards of electronic equipment testing and repair.

As an Electronics Technician you are responsible for testing and inspecting precision electronic and mechanical devices, documenting and reporting test results, and troubleshooting issues with locomotive electronics equipment such as cab control, signaling equipment, bench‑level test equipment, and board‑level troubleshooting.

• Monday – Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Monday – Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Your schedule will be assigned upon hire.

Location:

4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
• Preferred: +3 years of experience as a bench technician, troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies at the component level.
• Knowledge of common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS chamber, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentation in English.
• Experience in stand‑alone testing of electronic boards.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing / remanufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with IPC, recent IPC training, and ESD requirements.
• Skilled in board‑level testing, troubleshooting and use of stand‑alone internal equipment.
• Background in electronics production or prior military electronics experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft OS, Hyper Terminal, Pro‑comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

• Perform functional tests on sub‑assembly and final assembly level products.
• Troubleshoot and repair failed products or subassemblies to the board level.
• Identify root causes and apply preventative measures while fixing the product.
• Follow ESD and IPC processes and procedures to perform board‑level re‑work of component exchange.
• Conduct tests based on written procedures, verify revision levels, and visually inspect product for appearance and workmanship prior to final approval.
• Repair and replace electronic components using through‑hole, SMT repair, hot‑air or traditional soldering methods.
• Locate and interpret product documentation, including schematic drawings.
• Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
• Complete daily work orders/schedule based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
• Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
• Willing to cross‑train and support other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized daily.
• Follow 5S protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Requires detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills.
• Requires lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Requires seeing and distinguishing small components.
• Requires being onsite during the scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.