R&D Electronics Technician
Vintage Air Inc · San Antonio, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
- Build prototype PCBAs and cable assemblies from engineering specs and schematics
- Modify and iterate on designs as products evolve (often in real time)
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues at the component, circuit, and system level
- Build and maintain test boxes, fixtures, and wiring assemblies
- Run functional and reliability testing on prototypes and existing products
- Provide critical feedback to engineering on manufacturability and design improvements
- Inspect vendor and internal builds to ensure quality and compliance
- Document testing, results, and design changes with precision
- Collaborate closely with engineers to solve complex technical challenges
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- Enjoys figuring things out—not just following instructions
- Can read schematics and translate them into real, working builds
- Has strong troubleshooting instincts and doesn’t stop at surface-level fixes
- Takes pride in clean builds, accurate work, and reliable results
- Can manage multiple priorities without constant direction
Required Experience
- High school diploma (technical experience matters more than degrees here)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Soldering, wiring, and circuit assembly
- Electronic components, circuit boards, and schematics
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (any technical field)
- Experience with:
- Electronic CAD (e.g., Altium)
- Mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
- IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-WHMA-A620)
- Automotive or vehicle electrical systems
Tools & Environment
- Oscilloscopes, DMMs, and other electronic test equipment
- Prototype builds and custom test setups
- A warehouse/manufacturing environment (not a desk-only role)
What Success Looks Like
- Prototypes are built accurately and efficiently
- Issues are identified early—and solved correctly
- Engineering trusts your feedback on design improvements
- Documentation is clean, complete, and usable
- You operate with minimal oversight and high accountability