Repair and Overhaul; R&O Electronics Technician II-IV; Contractor

Overview

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Technician II-IV in our Repair & Overhaul facility at our Lynnwood, WA location. Start time can vary between 4am-9am (plus 8 work hours and 30 minutes lunch) Monday-Friday.

The R&O Electronics Technician is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying repair and overhaul (R&O) electronic components, electro-mechanical assemblies, parts, equipment, and systems by applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.

• Read component maintenance manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and engineering instructions for assembling and testing electronic or mechanical units, applying knowledge of electronic or mechanical theory and components.
• Test electronics units using standard test equipment and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment. Test and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, manuals, and knowledge of electronics; use hand and power tools. Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components; write reports and record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications to assist engineers.
• Interpret and work in accordance with manuals, drawings and schematics, test procedures, failure reports and all other applicable engineering and production specifications.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Troubleshoot customer failures down to the component level and train others in troubleshooting best practices.
• Conduct repairs of customer-owned hardware down to the board level using soldering iron, heat gun and other necessary equipment.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems and to provide information on product use.
• Provide user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancements.
• Perform automated testing and performance testing using a variety of automated testing equipment and test consoles to simulate in-service specifications, including but not limited to: vibe, burn-in, thermal cycle and leak test, or hydraulic testing.
• Perform manual testing involving setup, adjustment, operation and interpretation of results from standard and special purpose test equipment applicable to the product area, such as differential and multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chamber, flow meter and hi-pot, or hydraulic valves.
• Test units in other programs not normally worked on and units of greater complexity under close supervision.
• Practice safe work habits as established by OSHA and Crane policy.
• Support Crane Business System (CBS) initiatives including 5S, KPI’s, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other initiatives as they arise.
• Cross-train less experienced technicians and take a leadership role in the value stream.
• Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

• Support customer visits
• Support internal and external audits
• Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering

• Experience:
  
  3+ years in a related field
• Knowledge:
  Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting methods and procedures related to circuitry or mechanical characteristics; familiarity with product flow in a manufacturing or repair environment; working knowledge of computer systems. Ability to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• Skills:
  
  Clear oral and written communication; ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions; time management skills.
• Abili…