Electronic Technician

Gilder Search Group; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a candidate to design, build, test, troubleshoot, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems. The role involves collaborating with engineers and hands-on assembly.

This full-time position in Radford, VA offers a 7am-3pm shift and pay ranging from $20 to $22 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints and use schematics.
• Experience with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and volt-ohm meters.
• Proficient with soldering equipment and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Discusses layout and assembly problems with Engineers and draws sketches to clarify design details.
• Assembles experimental circuitry or complete prototype model.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Sets up standard test apparatus to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Writes technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and schematics to describe system's operating characteristics.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment is in working order.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Schematic interpretation

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in electronic technology

Tools

Digital multimeters (DMMs)

Oscilloscopes

Volt-ohm meter

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Pay: $20-$22 (Depending on Experience)

Shift: 7am-3pm Monday-Friday

Job Summary: Designs, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Discusses layout and assembly problems with Engineers and draws sketches to clarify design details.
• Assembles experimental circuitry or complete prototype model.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Sets up standard test apparatus to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Writes technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and schematics to describe system's operating characteristics.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment is in working order.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in electronic technology preferred

Experience:

• Must be able to read blueprints and use schematics
• Must be able to use digital multimeters (DMMS), oscilloscopes, volt-ohm meter, and soldering equipment
• May be required to use various hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, screw drivers, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• May be required to sit for 3–4-hour intervals