Electronics Technician

About the role

The Engineering Technician will support product testing activities through equipment setup, instrumentation, teardown, and general hands‑on mechanical and electrical work. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working with basic electrical wiring, and capable of following instructions in a laboratory or test environment. The primary goal is to support test technicians by handling build, setup, and instrumentation activities so upper technicians can focus on executing tests.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, instrumentation, and teardown of generators and other products undergoing testing.
• Build and assemble test fixtures, prototype products, and instrumentation components.
• Install, route, crimp, and connect wiring, wire harnesses, and electrical components.
• Use basic hand tools including sockets, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and similar tools.
• Operate and document work using spreadsheets and computer‑based systems.
• Follow test procedures and work instructions under the guidance of engineering and test staff.
• Support troubleshooting, assembly, and general laboratory activities.
• Accurately record measurements, test data, and observations.
• Maintain organized work areas and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred backgrounds

• Generator service technicians
• Industrial equipment service technicians
• Maintenance technicians
• Automotive technicians or mechanics
• Small engine repair technicians
• Manufacturing technicians with electrical or mechanical assembly experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree is not required.
• Comfortable working with mechanical systems, hand tools, and electrical wiring.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including entering data into spreadsheets and tracking systems.
• Experience building, repairing, assembling, or servicing mechanical equipment is preferred.
• Experience with wire crimping, wire harnesses, and basic electrical connections is a plus.
• Must be trainable, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Must provide personal basic hand tools (sockets, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $28.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Location

This is a fully onsite, contract‑to‑hire position based in Franksville, WI.