Electronic Technician 1

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electronic Technician I for a contract opportunity in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on assembly, testing and troubleshooting of RF and digital electronics within a defense/aerospace context.

The successful candidate will work on 2nd shift, follow procedures, read drawings, use test equipment, and collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• US citizenship.
• School must be accredited.

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.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Read and follow procedures

Teamwork

US citizenship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Electronic Technician 1 for a contract opportunity in Buffalo, NY.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• US citizenship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

seeking an Electronic Technician to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of Aerospace / Defense client in Buffalo, New York; an organization focused on development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems.

What You Will Get to Do

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time 9/80 workweek. This position is for 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (hours include unpaid 30-minute lunch). Schedule subject to change based on business needs.