Electronic Technician

About the role

Supports engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems.

Responsibilities

• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Collects, maintains, organizes, compiles, and manipulates technical data.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Undertakes analyses of data where guidelines are provided.
• Assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Performs board and component preparation, including specialized handling of sensitive components.
• Executes modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on complex PCBs.
• Interprets process routings, wiring diagrams, and similar production planning documents or drawings.
• May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install them with electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.
• Performs informal, self in-process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorize formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance.
• May assist other related job classifications when directed.
• Captures and analyzes data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Qualifications

• AA Degree in related discipline and three (3) years’ experience.
• Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Six (6) years of practical experience, to include electronics repair, maintenance, and testing preferred.
• Formal Military electronics training from Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications preferred.
• Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including ESD precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 (Rework Procedures).
• Familiarity with IPC - 610, and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification.
• Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Physical and other requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color.
• May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods.
• May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.
• Requires the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, binocular microscopes) and specific personal safety equipment.