Electronics Quality Technician - Mid Level

Oshkosh Corporation; Town of New Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking an Electronics Quality Technician II to perform inspections of electrical harnesses and electronic components through prototype to low-volume production. You will work with internal teams to verify corrective actions per IPC-620 and IPC-A-610, and communicate quality issues with suppliers when needed.

The role requires a high attention to detail, familiarity with Windows/MS Office, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced engineering environment within ISO

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED; associate degree beneficial.
• 3+ years in defense or aerospace electronics quality/inspection.
• Experience with IPC-620 for wire harnesses.
• IPC-A-610 experience for solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking and SMDs.
• Experience with electronic testing using portable measurement devices.
• Experience with Cirris or similar cable testing systems.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and specs.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and end-of-line inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Identify and document issues clearly and concisely.
• Verify results and record data precisely.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to resolve nonconforming materials.
• Inspect wiring harnesses and circuit boards to IPC standards.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilize MS Office tools to log data and generate reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated

Reliability

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Windows/MS Office

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree beneficial

3+ years in defense/aerospace electronics quality/inspection

IPC-620 knowledge

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Cirris cable testing system experience

Tools

Cirris cable testing system

Job description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

Pratt Miller is looking for a qualified candidate for an Electronics Quality Technician II position to perform inspections of electrical harnesses and other electronic components in support of programs throughout the phases of our product development lifecycle from prototype through low-volume production in an ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing environment. A successful Electronics Quality Technician II will work with Internal manufacturing and engineering teams to provide the inspections and data needed to support their programs and occasionally work with External suppliers to communicate quality issues, by inspecting Harnessing and Circuit boards to IPC 620, and 610 Standards, then verifying corrective actions have been implemented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS :

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to all the following:

• Independently perform incoming, in-process, and end of line inspections as required
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, specifications, and other controlled documentation
• Identify and document issues
• Independently perform verifications, and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Work and interface with engineering, and production to resolve nonconforming material issues
• Examine incoming parts and documentation to confirm correct specifications and established standards are met
• Communicate in a professional manner, both verbally and written
• Proficient with Windows based computers and MS software such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word
• Able to perform in a dynamic and fast paced environment

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent required, associate degree is beneficial
• 3+ years of work experience in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment in electronics quality/inspection or as a mid to senior harness assembler
• Experience or understanding in high voltage cabling and components
• Wire harness experience in accordance with IPC-620 standard is desired
• Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices accordance with IPC-A-610 standard is desired
• Experience with performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
• Experience using Cirris cable testing system (or similar)
• Solid foundational knowledge of electrical systems and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of the control of nonconforming hardware, failure/root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action processes
• Ability to read engineering drawings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position requires occasional moderate physical activity
• Moving and maneuvering heavy objects may be required at times

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• 7:30 AM start time, Monday-Friday
• 40-hour standard work week with overtime paid as worked when required
• Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate fixed deadlines, sometimes working longer hours, Saturdays, and/or Sundays

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of electronics lab and manufacturing areas
• Travel may be required between facilities
• Stress may occur periodically

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not be limited to all the following:

• Being a team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload to meet deadlines
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation)
• Have great attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and pride in their work

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.