Electronics Manufacturing Engineer — Test & Repair Lead

Confident Search Consultants; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our electronics manufacturing team in Iowa. You will set up and maintain production lines for testing, repairing, and upgrading returned customer products, and support technicians in diagnosing and repairing electronic systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will lead new equipment setups, design test fixtures, perform root-cause analysis, and document repair protocols while collaborating with product development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with the design or manufacturing of microprocessor- or microcontroller-based products required.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is ideal.
• Experience developing automated test systems is preferred but not required.
• Experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products is strongly preferred.
• Experience with switching power supplies is preferred but not required.
• Ability to design, construct, and maintain test fixtures and test systems for microcontroller-based products.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level using schematics and common test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to mentor operations and repair technicians.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of new production line equipment used to test, repair, and upgrade electronic products.
• Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and test systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components as needed.
• Troubleshoot product failures and perform root-cause analysis on electronic products returned from customer facilities.
• Collect repair data and maintain accurate repair records and databases.
• Provide feedback to product development teams regarding design corrections, product enhancements, and recurring failure trends.
• Assist in developing and documenting troubleshooting and repair protocols.
• Perform repairs on returned devices in accordance with established quality and safety standards.
• Assist technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operations and repair technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Mentoring technicians

Automation/test systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Background in electronics manufacturing, testing, or repair

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Test fixtures design

Schematic reading

Windows & Office

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our electronics manufacturing team in Iowa. You will set up and maintain production lines for testing, repairing, and upgrading returned customer products, and support technicians in diagnosing and repairing electronic systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will lead new equipment setups, design test fixtures, perform root-cause analysis, and document repair protocols while collaborating with product development