Electronics Engineering Technician

VIVA USA Inc; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc in Ohio is seeking an Electronic Technician to support product development and manufacturing. You will set up and run data acquisition equipment for tests, conduct experiments, and document results to help improve performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of electronic components, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology related fields, or a High School diploma and 2 years’ experience with electrical skills in a technician role.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system level.
• Ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data and help with corrections to design or process.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Understanding of basic electronic components and circuits.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Test production assemblies and sub-assemblies for correct operation and compliance with specifications.
• Set up or modify equipment, calibrate and operate routine tests and manufacturing operations.
• Tune equipment as per detailed instructions.
• Perform routine experiments and troubleshooting to achieve root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Support quality and LEAN activities and training.
• Perform electromechanical assembly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical theory

English communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Role Summary: Performs diverse and complex assignments in support of product development and manufacturing. Assignments may include but are not limited to set up and running of data acquisition equipment for tests, carrying out experiments, reporting/documenting results of tests and measures, lead compliance and quality activities and train other team members.

Responsibilities

• Test production assemblies and sub-assemblies for correct operation and compliance to performance specifications.
• From detailed instructions, set up or modify equipment, calibrate and operate equipment (mainly routine tests & manufacturing operations).
• Tune equipment as per detailed instructions.
• Under close supervision, performs routine experiments and troubleshooting and unknowns to achieve root cause analysis and problem resolution. Conduct experiments and diagnostic tests, as required to draw conclusions. Adjust variables as directed, take specified data, and bring equipment irregularities to the attention of the supervisor.
• Responsible for the maintenance of standard equipment and facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of the work performed and other records as may be required by management.
• Utilize basic technical communications throughout the new product cycle to improve internal models and/or externally sourced components in terms of system performance, reliability, functionality, and serviceability.
• Work is highly standardized and is closely guided with close supervisor with frequent checks.
• Maintains daily production output.
• May participate in quality control inspections.
• Execute training plans as required.
• Provide strong individual contributions in the context of achieving team goals .
• Works with team lead, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned and may be asked to be included in Quality and LEAN activities, training sessions and employee activity teams.
• Complies with all EHS and Quality procedures and policies.
• Perform electromechanical assembly

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology related fields, or a High School diploma and 2 years’ experience as defined by having demonstrated electrical specific skills at a technician equivalent role proven in a formal educational and/or work environment.
• Proficiency to logically troubleshoot at subsystem and system level, using identifiable problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing design or process.
• Proficiency to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic electronic components and circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with limited direction and information.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality-minded work habits.
• Ability to communicate using English (or local language).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Technology related fields.
• Associates in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Thru hole and surface mount soldering experience.
• Proficient with computer programs like Microsoft Word, Excel.

Ideal Candidate

• 2 years of experience with electronic component assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong verbal communication skills; can articulate technical problems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor.
• Longevity in employment history.
• Understanding of basic electronic circuits.

Notes

1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status