Electrical Engineering Technician

AUX Partners; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AUX Partners is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician/Production Technician to test, troubleshoot, calibrate, verify, and validate newly manufactured electronics and subassemblies. You will use specialized test equipment to diagnose circuit issues, inspect PCBs, and document results while maintaining lab equipment and contributing to continuous improvement.

Entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude and a desire to grow in electronics are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Certification or degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology is required or preferred.
• Entry-level candidates welcome with technical aptitude.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing or electronics experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Electronic testing, troubleshooting, and calibrations on newly built units.
• PCB inspection and incoming testing of boards.
• Maintain and repair test equipment for reliability.
• Document inspections, tests, repairs, and calibrations accurately.
• Follow standard procedures for testing and calibration.
• Support failure analysis and communicate findings to Engineering.

Skills

Soldering

Electro-mechanical Assembly

Schematic Interpretation

Electronic Test Equipment

Education

Technical Certificate / Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Tools

VOM

Oscilloscopes

Calibration Systems

Environmental Chambers

Job description

The Production Department transforms raw materials into finished goods through disciplined planning, scheduling, execution, and quality control. The team focuses on efficiency, cost management, on-time delivery, and consistent product quality.

Role Summary

The Electrical Engineering Technician/Production Technician supports the testing, troubleshooting, calibration, verification, and validation of newly manufactured electronic products and subassemblies. This role uses specialized electronic test and calibration equipment to diagnose circuit issues, inspect PCBs, validate product functionality, and accurately document results. The technician also maintains lab equipment, analyzes product failures, and collaborates with Engineering and Production to drive continuous improvement.

Entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude and a desire to grow in electronics are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic Testing - Perform troubleshooting, circuit testing, and calibrations on newly built units using general and specialized test equipment.
• PCB Inspection - Conduct incoming testing on printed circuit boards.
• Lab Equipment Maintenance - Maintain, repair, and refine test equipment to ensure reliability.
• Product Verification - Execute verification and validation testing for new products and subassemblies.
• Standard Processes - Follow established inspection, test, troubleshooting, calibration, and measurement procedures.
• Documentation - Complete and maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, repairs, and calibrations.
• Failure Analysis - Monitor customer repairs, identify common failure mechanisms, and communicate findings to Engineering and management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, or equivalent military electronics technician training.
• Entry-level candidates welcome; 1-2 years of manufacturing or electronics experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing Operations - 1-2 years
• Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting - 1+ years
• Electronic Test Equipment - 1+ years

Knowledge Areas

• PCB Failure Analysis
• ESD Prevention
• Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting
• Metrology and Calibration
• Measurement Uncertainty
• Software Applications
• Safety Practices

Technical Skills

• Soldering (surface mount & through-hole)
• Electro-mechanical Assembly
• Schematic Interpretation
• Electronic Test Equipment - VOM, signal generators, oscilloscopes, calibration systems, environmental chambers