Electronics Assembly Technician

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Location: Westfield, IN (Indianapolis Metro Area)
Department: Production / Assembly
Reports to: Project Engineer / Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior (5–10 years)
Competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience

Job Summary

Ball Systems is hiring an Electronics Assembly Technician to build advanced custom test equipment, prototype fixtures, and rack-mount test cabinets for customers in avionics, military/defense, and medical equipment industries. In this role, you'll work hands-on alongside a Project Engineer or Project Manager to assemble, wire, modify, and test electromechanical systems from drawings, schematics, and customer specifications.

This is a strong fit for an experienced electronics technician, electromechanical assembler, or test equipment builder who enjoys variety, takes pride in clean workmanship, and thrives in a custom-build environment where no two projects look alike. If you've spent your career reading schematics, crimping connectors, building harnesses, and bringing one-off systems to life, we want to talk to you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly of custom prototype fixtures and various styles of test equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, customer specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), project travelers, and time reports
• Build and wire control panels to specification
• Perform mechanical modifications, including drilling, cutting, and fitting custom hardware
• Test functional performance of electromechanical devices using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
• Build custom cable assemblies using a variety of OEM contact crimp tooling
• Assemble custom 19" rack-mount cabinet test stands
• Assemble OEM and custom interconnect systems, including Pogo Pin test fixtures and Virginia Panel Corp (VPC) hardware
• Perform wire tinning, soldering, and (preferred) printed circuit board (PCB) soldering
• Support manual assembly during small-scale production of electronic devices for avionic, military, and medical applications
• Operate standard electronic assembly and soldering tools
• Inspect wiring installations and custom mechanical parts to ensure quality
• Maintain a high standard of quality and craftsmanship in every phase of production

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  Ideally 5–10 years in electronics assembly, electromechanical assembly, or a related technical role
• Education:
  
  Associate's or Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), or an Electronics Technical Degree (ITT Tech, Ivy Tech, or equivalent technical school)
• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
• Hands-on proficiency with crimping, wire termination, soldering, and harness building
• Comfortable using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies for functional testing
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and fellow technicians

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001) for soldering and cable/harness workmanship
• Printed circuit board (PCB) hand-soldering experience
• Experience with Virginia Panel Corp (VPC) interconnects or Pogo Pin test fixtures
• Background in avionics, defense, aerospace, or medical device assembly
• Familiarity with ESD-safe work practices
• Prior experience in a custom or low-volume / high-mix production environment

Skills and Attributes

The right candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and craftsmanship-driven
. You enjoy variety, you're comfortable picking up a new fixture or interconnect system you haven't worked with before,…