Electronics Assembly & Test Technician

Benbro Electronics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benbro Electronics seeks an experienced Electronics Technician to join our Northern Beaches workshop in Sydney. You will operate SMT automation, assemble and test electronic assemblies, diagnose faults, and maintain production documentation to keep the line running to specification.

Requirements include 1–3 years hands-on electronics experience, a relevant trade or higher qualification, and proven ability to read schematics and use test equipment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electronics or higher (Certificate IV, Diploma in Electronics/Electrotechnology or Bachelor in Electrical/Electronics Engineering)
• 1–3 years of hands-on electronics assembly, testing and repair in a manufacturing environment
• Experience setting up, operating and adjusting automated SMT assembly and soldering equipment
• Ability to read circuit schematics, manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship and quality
• Good written and verbal English to follow instructions and record testing/quality data
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and adherence to health and safety rules

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust and maintain SMT assembly equipment (printer, pick-and-place, reflow oven) and manage feeders per BOM
• Set up and maintain selective soldering equipment and monitor soldering performance
• Inspect sub-assemblies and finished products, diagnose faults using test equipment and document findings
• Repair and replace worn components; perform rework and reassembly after fault correction
• Install and maintain production equipment and control systems in line with electrical principles
• Assemble components into sub-assemblies and finished products (SMT and through-hole)
• Prepare components from stores for production and size panels for processing
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings; suggest improvements to methods and settings
• Advise production staff on proper setup and operation of equipment to prevent faults
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area following WHS and lean practices
• Document testing, production and quality data for traceability

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electronics trade qualification or higher

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

SMT soldering equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician with atleast 1-3 years hands on electronics experience to join our production team at our Northern Beaches workshop. Working under the Production Manager and alongside our assembly, testing and quality staff, you will set up and operate our SMT automated assembly and soldering equipment, assemble and test electronic assemblies and finished products, diagnose and repair faults, and maintain the equipment and production documentation that keep the line running to specification.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust and maintain automated surface mount (SMT) assembly equipment, including the automated stencil printer, pick-and-place machine and reflow oven; load and manage feeders in accordance with the BOM; monitor and adjust machine settings to maintain product quality, output and consistency.
• Set up, operate, adjust and maintain selective soldering equipment; establish and adjust process settings and monitor soldering performance to achieve required solder joint quality.
• Examine and test electronic assemblies, sub-assemblies, instruments and production equipment to diagnose faults, using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment, working from circuit schematics, manufacturing drawings and test specifications.
• Adjust, repair and replace worn or defective components, parts and wiring; carry out rework, component replacement and approved electronic modifications; reassemble, test-operate and adjust equipment following repair.
• Install, modify, commission and maintain electronic equipment and control systems used in production, applying knowledge of electrical and electronic principles when commissioning and maintaining that equipment.
• Assemble electronic components into sub-assemblies and finished products, including surface mount and through-hole assembly, hand soldering and the use of hand tools and assembly jigs.
• Prepare and kit components from stores ready for production, and prepare PCB arrays and panels for through-hole preparation and reflow processing.
• Inspect sub-assemblies, finished products and solder joints for workmanship and conformance with drawings, product specifications, IPC-A-610 acceptability criteria, and our ISO 9001 quality procedures; document defects and non-conformances.
• Perform low-voltage electrical and functional testing of assemblies and finished products; record and maintain testing, production and quality documentation.
• Read and interpret circuit schematics, manufacturing drawings, engineering documentation and assembly instructions; identify and recommend practical improvements to assembly methods, machine settings and production processes.
• Advise and assist production staff on the correct setup, operation and handling of assembly, soldering and test equipment to prevent equipment damage and malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, organised, efficient and safe work area in accordance with our work health and safety requirements and lean production practices.

Skills and experience required

• Relevant trade or higher qualification, such as a Certificate IV, Diploma in Electronics / Electrotechnology or Bachelor of Electrical / Electronics Engineering;
• 1-3 tears of relevant hands on experience in electronics assembly, testing and repair in a manufacturing environment (experience may substitute for the formal qualification).
• Experience setting up, operating and adjusting automated assembly and soldering equipment (ideally in a surface mount / SMT production environment).
• Practical electronics fault diagnosis and repair skills: ability to test assemblies, trace and identify faults, and replace and rework components.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics, manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation.
• Competent hand and machine soldering, rework and assembly skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to workmanship and quality.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills in English, sufficient to follow assembly and safety instructions and to record testing and quality documentation.
• A respectful and collaborative approach to working with other employees and customers, and a commitment to workplace health and safety.

Desirable

• Experience working with IPC-A-610 acceptability standards, or in a workplace where IPC-A-610 is applied.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and production record keeping.

About Company

Benbro Electronics is an established Australian designer and manufacturer of power and electronic products, including DC-DC converters, inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), rectifiers and other DC power equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured in Australia and are used across the utility, rail and industrial sectors

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79500-89500

Job Publish: 19-10-2026

Job Expire: 18-11-2026