Electrical Technician (Product Repairs) - Fishing

Johnson Outdoors Inc.; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company based in Eufaula, Alabama, is seeking an Electrical Technician (Product Repairs) to conduct thorough repairs and modifications of electronic components. The candidate will collaborate with engineers, develop technical reports, and ensure high-quality customer service. The ideal applicant should possess an associate degree in electronics engineering technology and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems. Proficiency in problem-solving and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics engineering within a consumer goods or printed circuit board environment.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documents.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components and systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to clarify design details.
• Create technical reports and documentation of service and repair analysis.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Mechanical dexterity

Soldering

Assembly

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Technician (Product Repairs) - Fishing

Responsibilities

• Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment and test systems.. Applies principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing.
• Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with engineers and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units. May be required to assemble experimental circuitry (breadboard) or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model. Analyzes and interprets test data. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Supports the creation of technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications and functional limitations for consideration by engineers in broader determinations affecting system design and laboratory procedures. Ensures the documentation of technical service and repair analysis into the system databases and logs.
• May operate bench drills or other machine tools to fabricate parts such as test boxes, brackets, cables, terminal boards, SMD part feeders, machine chassis. Checks functioning of newly installed equipment in the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing assembly and/or testing areas and structures to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Communicates with customers professionally to discuss and provide options and estimates. Provides excellent technical customer service to dealers, end users, outside technicians and internal customers including customer service, sales, quality, product development and R&D departments. Resolves complaints or dissatisfaction using sound judgment and refers more complex issues to supervisor (varies by business unit supported).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in electronics engineering technology or equivalent.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics engineering within a consumer goods or printed circuit board environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in effectively troubleshooting and repairing equipment and systems.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of production processes. Demonstrated skills and abilities in mechanical dexterity, assembly, manufacturing, soldering and inspection.
• Knowledge of electronics processes and procedures.
• Skills in reading, understanding and adhering to engineering drawings, documents and procedures.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team while completing multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
• Takes initiative to aid fellow employees to smooth overall process flow.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to recognize equipment/tooling malfunctions to detect irregular or deficient product.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to drive to corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Above average computer literacy and math abilities.