Electronics Lab Technician

PDC Facilities, Inc.; Town of Hartland (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PDC Facilities, Inc. in Hartland, WI is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Technician to support engineering by building, testing, calibrating, programming, and troubleshooting electrical systems and prototypes.

You will use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and programmers, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve products for quality, safety, and reliability. Responsibilities include setup/maintenance of lab equipment, prototyping, testing, data recording, and performing repairs

Qualifications

• Read electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Proficient with lab tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons).
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on skills.
• Attention to data recording and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Setup & Maintenance: Configure and maintain lab equipment and ensure a safe, organized environment.
• Prototyping: Assemble electrical systems, PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and test fixtures for new products.
• Testing & Analysis: Conduct electrical tests, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Read schematics

Lab tools proficiency

Troubleshooting

Data recording & safety

Communication

Soldering IPC-610

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering irons

Job description

Job Description

Support engineering by building, testing, calibrating, programming, and troubleshooting electrical systems and prototypes. Utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermal couples, programmers, etc. to ensure functionality, quality, and safety. Document results, procedures, and maintain lab organization and inventory for product development or research. Working from schematics, perform diagnostics, make board level repairs, and collaboration with engineers on improvements, requiring strong problem-solving and hands on skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup & Maintenance: Configure and maintain lab equipment (power supplies, signal generators) and ensure a safe, organized environment.
• Prototyping: Assemble and build electrical systems, PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and test fixtures for new products.
• Testing & Analysis: Conduct electrical tests (voltage, current), perform diagnostics, analyze performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Documentation: Accurately record test data, prepare reports, and maintain detailed records.
• Support: Assist engineers with experiments, research, product development, and provide technical insight. Preform incoming inspection on PCB(s) manufactured for production.
• Repair & Upgrades: Troubleshoot faults, repair electronic equipment, and perform software/hardware upgrades.
• Inventory: Manage stock of parts and components, and order replacements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with lab tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and hands-on skills.
• Attention to detail for accurate data recording and safety compliance.
• Good communication while working with engineers and staff.
• High proficiency with soldering and familiar with IPC-610 standards

Starting Salary: $60-75K depending on experience and certifications. Negotiable for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Home Office - Hartland, WI