Electrical Mechanical Technician

Electrical Mechanical Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Mechanical Technician is responsible for functionally testing and troubleshooting electronic subassemblies, assemblies, and completed instruments. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills, along with the ability to perform complex assembly tasks with attention to detail.

MUST REQUIREMENTS - HSD/GED, AA or AS preferred, with 5+ years of current electrical and mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing production environment or equivalent industry.

• Be legally entitled to work in the U.S.
• Able to work with metal and chemical compounds daily.
• Perform surface mount component debugging and repair, using multiple methods of soldering.
• Have solid mechanical aptitude to assemble and modify sub-assemblies, final assemblies and systems per manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Good hand dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work in noisy or quiet environments without inner ear devices.

SKILLS NEEDED

• Requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to understand, speak to, and ask questions on supplied work instructions when additional information is needed.
• Read and understand schematics, follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and other supporting documentation.
• Apply electronics theory, principles of electronic circuitry, to diagnose and repair electronic products.
• Perform soldering techniques to solder and de-solder micro-electronic devices (lead free through holes and surface mount).
• Perform Surge, Burst, ESD and other EMC tests according to industry standards.
• Operate oscilloscope, generator, meters, power supplies, service monitors and test fixtures, and understand their use and function.
• Operate hand tools and small power tools and understand their use and function.
• Create working prototypes – supplies feedback on design flaws and suggestions for avoiding additional risk with a design.
• Work independently with a high level of accuracy and precision in daily work.
• Ability to multi-task, work with a sense of urgency, and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborate on instructional documentation, write reports and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Strong ability to use both digital and manual scales in metric and imperial units. Add and subtract both fractional and decimal units.
• Proven ability to use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with engineering, quality, and management to resolve assembly problems.
• Capacity to multi-task, work with a sense of urgency, meet tight deadlines, and work overtime if/when needed.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electronic subassemblies and assemblies to the component level
• Inspect, repair, rework, calibrate, and certify electronic instruments
• Perform surface mount component debugging and repair using soldering techniques
• Read and understand schematics and engineering assembly drawings
• Operate testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, generators, and meters
• Create working prototypes and provide feedback on design flaws
• Collaborate on instructional documentation and write professional reports
• Use hand and power tools to assemble units according to specifications
• Communicate effectively with engineering and management to resolve assembly issues
• Work independently with a high level of accuracy and precision
• Inspect and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems to identify and diagnose faults
• Repair and replace faulty components and wiring
• Install, calibrate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blueprints
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance
• Collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

SCHEDULE AND PAY:

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift from 6:00am – 2:30pm 
• Monday to Friday
• Non-exempt, Hourly
• Pay Range: $36.00 to $39.00 (Hourly) - $74,880 - $81,120 (Annualized)

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