Electronic Technician

APR Consulting; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting is seeking an Electronic Technician in the Buffalo, NY area to assemble and test electronic components per drawings and job aids to meet customer requirements. The role pays $27.50/hr on W2, DOE, with a 12-month+ duration and a 9/80 schedule on the second shift (4:00 PM - 12:30 AM, lunch 30 minutes).

Responsibilities include RF and digital circuit testing, troubleshooting, data recording, and collaboration with engineers on test procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Electronics knowledge gained through schooling, the military or work experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow procedures and drawings
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF microelectronic devices, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards.
• Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
• Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings and other test procedures and equipment.
• Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, under a microscope for much of the workday.
• Maintain or calibrate test equipment.
• Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
• Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings.
• Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Learn tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with high manual dexterity and precision.
• Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in writing or modification of test procedures.
• Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area.
• Complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Read and interpret drawings

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Test equipment

Soldering

Job description

An aerospace client is looking for an Electronic Technician who will assemble electronic components using assembly drawings, diagrams, and job aids to meet customer requirements.

Pay Rate: $27.50/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 9/80 - 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (hours include unpaid 30-minute lunch)

***Schedule subject to change based on business needs.***

Responsibilities:

• Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF Microelectronic, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards.
• Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
• Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings and other test procedures and equipment.
• Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of workday.
• Perform maintenance or calibration on test equipment.
• Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
• Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings.
• Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Ability to learn tasks under microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
• Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in the writing or modification of test procedures.
• Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area.
• Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Electronics knowledge gained through schooling, the military or work experience
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow procedures and drawings
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on use of the drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
• Experience working with microelectronics and performing tuning under a microscope.
• Experience in working with test equipment.
• Experience working with engineering teams.
• Experience with soldering and electronic assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of defense electronics, with a preference to Electronic Warfare systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a performance based and metrics driven culture.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.