Advanced Electronics Repair Technician (Debugging & Soldering)

ESPO Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Chicago, IL seeks an Advanced Electronics Repair Technician (Debugging & Soldering) with strong board-level troubleshooting skills to repair prototypes and support CCA diagnostics.

You will read schematics, assemble and solder PCB assemblies, and replace components to revive non-functional boards. The role is onsite, temp-hire, offering a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, EET, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of electronic troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong soldering and board-level repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded electronics, and communication protocols such as RS-232/485, Ethernet, and USB.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder, rework, and repair electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose circuit card assemblies down to the component level.
• Repair failed boards through component replacement and solder rework.
• Build and support prototypes, test fixtures, and production test equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Board-level repair

Schematics reading

Embedded electronics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Electronics Repair Technician (Debugging & Soldering)

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type and Duration: Onsite, Temp-Hire

Pay range: $25.00 - $40.00

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Repair Technician with strong board-level troubleshooting and repair skills. This position will support prototype development, regulatory compliance activities, and advanced circuit card assembly (CCA) diagnostics. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex electronic failures and restoring non-functional boards to working condition.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder, rework, and repair electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose circuit card assemblies down to the component level.
• Repair failed boards through component replacement and solder rework.
• Build and support prototypes, test fixtures, and production test equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, EET, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of electronic troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong soldering and board-level repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded electronics, and communication protocols such as RS-232/485, Ethernet, and USB.

Preferred Background

• Electronics Technician
• CCA Repair Technician
• Electronics Failure Analysis Technician
• Board-Level Repair Technician

If you're the type of technician who can diagnose and resurrect failed circuit boards that others would scrap, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.