Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Support operator control systems, including radios, lights, batteries, joysticks, keypads, and ignition switches.
• Work with purchased finished electronic components to ensure they meet internal quality and performance standards.
• Contribute to writing specifications for electronic components and assist in vetting suppliers against these specifications.
• Collaborate with internal customers to define technical requirements for new product introductions.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers to confirm they can meet defined technical requirements and project timelines.
• Work with suppliers to validate components, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer expectations.
• Assist with field resolution activities by troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues related to supported components.
• Participate in lab work, including developing and writing test plans to validate supplied components.
• Perform hands-on electrical and electronic troubleshooting and repair using tools such as multimeters, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose issues and verify proper circuit design and implementation.
• Apply knowledge of circuitry, datalink protocols, and J1939 to support system diagnostics and component validation.
• Conduct lab testing on components and systems to verify performance, reliability, and adherence to specifications.
• Document test results, observations, and recommendations to support continuous improvement of components and supplier performance.
• Support software and firmware-related aspects of electronic components as needed, working with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Electrical or electronics Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong hands-on electronics and electrical aptitude.
• Solid understanding of circuitry and electronic component behavior.
• Experience with datalink protocols, including J1939.
• Proficiency using test and measurement tools such as multimeters, micrometers, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to perform soldering and electronic repair work on components and assemblies.
• Experience working with batteries, radios, joysticks, keypads, and ignition switches.
• Understanding of software and firmware concepts as they relate to electronic components.
• Capability to conduct lab testing and follow structured test procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience writing or contributing to test plans for validating electronic components.
• Background in supplier assessment or component validation is beneficial.
• Familiarity with datalink communication and electronics troubleshooting in a lab environment.
• Comfort working with a variety of electronic systems used in operator controls and related equipment.