Electronics Manufacturing Technician

UNITED ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES, based in Norwood, MA, is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Technician to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting electronic components and systems, ensuring every product adheres to our rigorous quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent military training and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join us at UEI and contribute to creating reliable data acquisition solutions in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, or equivalent military training/experience.
• 2+ years’ electronic/manufacturing technician experience.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing faults in analog and digital PCBAs using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic components, subassemblies, and systems.
• Test and calibrate electronic assemblies using test equipment and standardized procedures.
• Perform final inspection and prepare electronic products prior to shipment to customers worldwide.

Job description

Location: Norwood, MA, US, 02062
Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Job Summary

Are you driven by precision and proud of work that stands the test of time? At UEI, we’re known for delivering rugged, reliable, and high-quality data acquisition and control solutions that perform in the most demanding environments – in particular in the aerospace and defense industries. In this critical role as Electronics Manufacturing Technician, you will be hands‑on in the final stages of production, ensuring every product meets our high standards before it reaches our customers. From assembly and calibration to testing and troubleshooting, your work will directly uphold the reputation we’ve built for excellence. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic components, subassemblies, and systems.
• Test and calibrate electronic assemblies using test equipment and standardized procedures.
• Perform final inspection and prepare electronic products prior to shipment to customers worldwide.
• Test, debug, and repair returned products to meet customer needs.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and R&D teams to ensure seamless production and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that work area and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition and established company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Keep workstation, tools, and equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Understand and comply with all company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, or equivalent military training / experience.
• 2+ years’ electronic/manufacturing technician experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with hand assembly / soldering and component replacement on surface mount and through‑hole PCBs.
• 2+ years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing faults in analog and digital PCBAs using multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience with surface‑mount and through‑hole soldering and desoldering.
• Experience using software‑based diagnostic tools and firmware flashing utilities.
• Due to the nature of UEI’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
• Ability to use standard bench test equipment (DMM, Scope, etc.).
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑1711/7721) for PCB inspection rework.
• Demonstrated ability to isolate component‑level failures and perform corrective actions.
• Good verbal communications skills with the ability to interact with members of Operations, Sales & Marketing, Hardware and Software Engineers, and R&D Management team.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $40,000
Salary Maximum: $60,000
Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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