Electronics Technician

Location: Wappingers Falls

Job Title:

Electronics Technician

Job Description

The Electronics Technician will perform component-level electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair on circuit boards and related assemblies in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assembling, testing, and maintaining analog and digital circuits using a variety of electronic test equipment, hand tools, and soldering techniques to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

+ Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting on circuit boards and assemblies at the component level to identify and resolve issues in analog and digital circuits.

+ Assemble electrical and electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, and assembly casings using rivets, bolts, soldering, or micro-welding equipment.

+ Adjust, repair, or replace electrical and electronic components to correct defects and ensure conformance to engineering specifications and quality requirements.

+ Clean parts and assemblies using appropriate cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths to maintain equipment and product integrity.

+ Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and detailed assembly instructions.

+ Position, align, and adjust work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate accurate wiring, assembly, and testing.

+ Use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, analyzers, scopes, and other electrical testing equipment to test circuits, diagnose faults, and verify performance.

+ Utilize hand tools and soldering equipment to assemble, modify, and repair electronic components and circuits.

+ Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in assemblies to support smooth production and reliable operation.

+ Confer with supervisors to plan or review work activities, discuss technical issues, and resolve production problems.

+ Explain assembly procedures, techniques, and best practices to other workers to support training, consistency, and continuous improvement.

+ Follow established work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards throughout all assembly, testing, and repair activities.

Essential Skills

+ Demonstrated ability to perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting on boards at the component level.

+ Proficiency using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, analyzers, scopes, and other electrical testing equipment gained through school, internships, or professional experience.

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Experience with electronic and electrical assembly, including installing components, units, subassemblies, wiring, and casings.

+ Strong soldering skills for assembling and repairing electronic components and circuits.

+ Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and work orders.

+ Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving issues in assemblies.

+ Competence using hand tools and test equipment to assemble, adjust, and repair circuits.

+ At least 1 year of experience performing component-level troubleshooting and repair of analog and digital circuits.

+ Trade school certificate in electronics, electrical, or a closely related technical field.

+ Technical degree such as an associate degree in electronics or a similar discipline preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree in electrical or electronic engineering or a related field is preferred

+ Experience working in an assembly line or manufacturing environment is beneficial.

+ Experience in electronics and PCB assembly is a plus.

+ Ability to collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to plan work and resolve production issues.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to following specifications and quality standards.

+ Willingness to explain assembly procedures and support the training of other team members.

+ Interest in working on cutting-edge electrical projects involving assembly, testing, and builds.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting with a team of approximately 30 employees, offering both shop floor and bench work areas. The environment focuses on electronics and PCB assembly, providing exposure to modern and cutting-edge electrical projects. The role follows a daytime schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The workplace emphasizes long-term, contract-to-permanent opportunities, a professional shop environment, and hands-on work with electronic assemblies, test…