Electronics Test Equipment Technician

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier and leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. With over a century of expertise, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide for sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

About the role

The Electronics Test Equipment Technician will support the troubleshooting, improvement, and long-term reliability of advanced laser manufacturing equipment. This multidisciplinary role requires expertise in instrumentation electronics, motion/control systems, vacuum hardware and controls, and software used for automated test and measurement. The ideal candidate has direct experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and applying them to real-world, hands-on electronics repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of problems with test equipment electronics and control software.
• Read and interpret existing schematics for electro-mechanical components in these systems.
• Perform electronics repair in accordance with industry standards (IPC J-STD-001).
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment and subcomponents.
• Create and update standard operating procedures for the day-to-day use of these systems.
• Train technicians and engineers to carry out documented operating procedures.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in electronics assembly and repair.
• Experience with one or more programming languages for test software development (Labview, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Experience with hand-work electronics assembly (e.g., soldering, building electronics to printed circuit schematics) in an IPC J-STD-001 environment.
• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated background in electronics repair and maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences.
• Prior experience with vacuum systems and controls.
• Experience in plasma physics, lasers and optics, or material science.
• Familiarity with electrical design software.
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7).

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• 9/80 work week with every other Friday off.
• Monthly employee events that celebrate workplace culture.