Advanced Electronics Lab Technician

About the role

The Prototype Technician Sr role at Panduit offers the opportunity to be at the center of fast-paced hardware development, supporting multiple high-priority engineering programs from prototype through validation. You will perform hands-on PCB assembly, soldering, rework, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting while partnering closely with engineers to bring new designs to life.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMT and through-hole PCB assembly, soldering, desoldering, rework, and hardware modifications, including fine-pitch components under a microscope.
• Inspect PCB assemblies for solder quality, component placement, workmanship, and electrical defects such as shorts, opens, and missing components.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and rework prototype PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, cables, fixtures, and electronic systems.
• Operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, signal generators, and microscopes.
• Support engineering teams with prototype bring-up, system integration, design verification, debugging, interoperability testing, and failure analysis.
• Career Development: Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology or related technical field required; or equivalent combination of education, technical training, industry experience, and certifications in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in electronics assembly, PCB soldering and rework, PCB testing, prototype development, electronics manufacturing, engineering laboratory support, or related technical work.
• Skills: Hands-on SMT and through-hole soldering, microscope-based PCB rework, PCB assembly inspection, use of common electronics lab equipment, ability to read schematics and assembly documentation, and basic PCB troubleshooting.
• Certifications: IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721, or equivalent soldering and workmanship certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Panduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community. Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career. Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

Pay

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $28.85 – $36.00 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.