Electronic Technician

NGE Industrial Automation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NGE Industrial Automation is seeking an Electronics Technician for on-site diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of industrial electronic equipment in Jefferson, GA. The role covers inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting servo motors, drives, VFDs, PLC modules, HMIs, and related components on a plant floor.

Responsibilities include component-level repairs (soldering/rework), OEM-compliant parts upgrades, and documenting actions and test results while adhering to safety/EHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Read schematics and interpret technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot industrial electronic systems and components.
• Solder through-hole and surface-mount rework; handle components safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and restore equipment to OEM standards.
• Experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot electronics such as servo motors, drives, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs.
• Perform component-level repairs including soldering and rework.
• Verify performance through functional and safety testing.
• Document findings, repair actions, and test results.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians on-site.
• Mentor junior team members or trainees when needed.

Skills

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Maintenance & Repair

Industrial electronics

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Analyzers

Job description

Company Description

NGE Industrial Automation is a tech-owned hybrid repair and diagnostic facility specializing in the electronics that keep manufacturing operations running. The company operates in both the United States and Mexico, enabling fast response times, reduced logistics delays, and close support for plants and production teams across borders. NGE’s field diagnostic teams troubleshoot complex industrial systems such as VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, robotics electronics, servo systems, and control networks directly on the plant floor. The company also invests in workforce development, mentoring future engineers and strengthening existing teams while delivering deep-level servo motor repair and recovery services.

Role Description

The Electronic Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in the Jefferson, Georgia Area, supporting diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of industrial electronic equipment. Day-to-day responsibilities include inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting electronics such as servo motors, drives, VFDs, PLC modules, HMIs, robotics electronics, power supplies, controllers, and circuit boards. The technician will perform component-level repairs, including soldering and rework, replace or upgrade parts to OEM specifications, and verify performance through functional and safety testing. The role involves documenting findings, repair actions, and test results, collaborating with engineers and senior technicians, and following established quality, safety, and EHS procedures. The Electronic Technician may occasionally support on-site diagnostic work at customer facilities and assist in mentoring junior team members or trainees.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Electronics Technology and Electricity skills, with the ability to read schematics and interpret technical documentation.
• Candidates should possess proficient Troubleshooting skills for industrial electronic systems and components, including identifying root causes of failures.
• Candidates should possess solid Soldering skills, including through-hole and surface-mount rework, and safe handling of electronic components.
• Candidates should possess Maintenance & Repair skills for industrial equipment, including preventive maintenance and equipment restoration to OEM standards.
• Relevant qualifications include experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments, familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, robotics electronics, and servo systems.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include an associate degree or technical certification in electronics or a related field, comfort using diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, analyzers), and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work collaboratively on-site in a fast-paced environment are important.