Senior Electronics Assembly & Test Technician III - Aerospace​/Defense

Job Description

Title:
Senior Electrical Technician III

Location:
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.35 per hour on W2

Contract: 12 months Contract (Temporary) to Hire

Shift: 9/80 shift with OT

Authorization: US Citizens or Perm Residents

Position Description

Seeking an experienced technician to work in its Pilot & Pre-Production Lines performing electro-mechanical assembly of electronic products and support equipment.

Must be able to understand and work from engineering drawings and sketches and follow written and verbal work instructions.

Must be able and willing to work additional hours when required, including weekends as needed.

Electrical Technician III Senior / Fully Proficient Technician | FOD- and ESD-Controlled Environment

Position Summary

Independently completes complex assigned assembly and test work within approved procedures and supports troubleshooting, production verification, and the development of less-experienced technicians.

Performs electrical, electronic, cable/harness, and electromechanical assembly, inspection, test, troubleshooting, and rework activities supporting munitions and associated support equipment.

Work is performed in a controlled manufacturing environment requiring adherence to engineering drawings, bills of material, approved work instructions, workmanship standards, test procedures, product configuration, and quality requirements.

Protects product integrity and maintains traceability while following applicable safety, Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD), Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and handling requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Independently assemble and inspect complex electrical/electronic and electromechanical assemblies and cable/harness builds to approved requirements. Interpret drawings, schematics, connector pinouts, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and test procedures.

Operate and interpret results from applicable test instruments, cable/harness testers (including Cirris-type systems where used), and automated test equipment (ATE).

Perform systematic fault isolation and troubleshooting within approved procedures; document symptoms, test evidence, and results.

Support first-article or production verification activities, identify recurring build/test issues, and provide clear feedback to Engineering and Quality.

Provide day-to-day technical guidance and task coaching to Level I and II technicians as assigned.

Follow applicable engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, work instructions, specifications, and test procedures.

Use only approved tools, materials, fixtures, equipment, and documented processes; protect product from damage, contamination, unauthorized modification, and configuration mix-ups.

Follow required ESD controls, including grounding, ESD-safe workstations and packaging, and approved handling methods.

Maintain FOD prevention practices by controlling tools, hardware, wire clippings, solder debris, consumables, and other loose items; keep the work area clean and organized; and complete required tool and area checks.

Record assembly, inspection, test, and traceability information accurately and promptly in required travelers, test reports, and production systems. Immediately report nonconformances, drawing or documentation discrepancies, damaged or suspect components, unexpected test results, suspected FOD/ESD events, and safety concerns.

Follow site safety procedures, PPE requirements, equipment safeguards, material-handling practices, and applicable quality-system requirements.

Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Production, and other support functions to resolve issues and meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

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