Electronics R&D Technician – Prototype & Hardware Test

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electronics R&D Technician – Prototype & Hardware Test in Brownsville, WI. The role focuses on hands-on electronics with prototype PCBs, fine-pitch soldering, and initial board bring-up for aerospace/defense projects. Needs 6+ years bench depth or an Electronics degree, and US work authorization.

The position is 1st shift, on-site, with travel limited. You will collaborate with hardware design engineers and support high-reliability testing in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics technician/engineering technologist experience required.
• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology typical; 6+ years bench depth acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in PCB population, fine-pitch solder rework, and BOM handling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify prototype PCBs, perform fine-pitch solder rework on multi-layer boards.
• Conduct board bring-up, bench testing, and root-cause fault isolation with hardware design engineers.
• Troubleshoot component-level failures on boards, wiring harnesses, and sub-assemblies using diagnostic tools.
• Assist with BOM verifications and calibration/maintenance of lab equipment.
• Create lab documentation, validation test reports, and engineering data logs per AS9100/defense standards.

Skills

Electronics bench depth

PCB soldering

Schematic tracing

Diagnostic tools

Board bring-up

Lab calibration

Education

Electronics degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Bench power supplies

LTspice

SolidWorks

Job description

Electronics R&D Technician – Prototype & Hardware Test

Job Order ID: 4778

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $70000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Brownsville, WI 53006

Job Function:

Up to $70,000 Base Salary Greater Milwaukee Area 1st Shift Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Earnings: Base salary up to $70,000 (scaling directly with bench depth and diagnostic expertise), backed by a comprehensive corporate benefits package and 401(k) company match.
• Work Environment & Sector: 100% on-site seat in an advanced engineering lab supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies with zero corporate bureaucracy.
• 1st Shift & Minimal Travel: Standard 1st Shift schedule with minimal travel requirements (~20 days per year total for field test support).
• Core Technical Scope: Fine-pitch PCB assembly and SMT solder rework, schematic tracing, initial board bring-up, component-level fault isolation, and lab equipment calibration.
• Strict Requirements: Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; Associate Degree in Electronics/EET OR 6+ years of master technician bench depth; local Greater Milwaukee commute.

If you are an electronics specialist seeking to escape repetitive assembly-line environments or rigid corporate bureaucracy, this advanced engineering support seat offers an ideal career move. Our client is a highly secure, heavily capitalized aerospace and defense partner specializing in high-reliability electronic systems for mission-critical applications. Operating as an agile engineering hub with over a decade of steady growth, the company offers high visibility, direct collaboration, and direct impact on new technologies. Serving as the primary right hand to a hardware design engineering group, you will work across the entire product lifecycle of engineered systems. You will transform raw concepts into functioning physical prototypes, diagnose complex board failures under lab conditions, and support production readiness—all within a zero-bureaucracy R&D setting.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Assemble & Modify Prototype PCBs: Populate, assemble, and perform fine-pitch solder rework on complex multi-layer PCBs across prototype development and low-volume production phases.
• Execute Board Bring-Up & Diagnostics: Partner directly with hardware design engineers to conduct initial board bring-ups, functional bench testing, and root-cause fault isolation.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Assemblies: Isolate component-level failures across circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies using oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools.
• Support BOMs & Lab Equipment: Assist with component sourcing, Bill of Materials (BOM) verifications, and calibration/maintenance of precision laboratory equipment.
• Generate Lab Documentation: Create assembly documentation, validation test reports, and engineering data logs in alignment with high-reliability quality standards (AS9100/defense).

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Electronics Bench Depth: Hands-on experience as an electronics technician or engineering technologist. An Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology is standard; however, 6+ years of master technician bench depth is welcomed in lieu of a degree.
• Precision Soldering & Rework: High proficiency in PCB population, surface-mount modification, and fine-pitch component solder rework.
• Schematic Fluency: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and trace complex electrical schematics, component spec sheets, and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnostic Tool Fluency: Practical expertise using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and bench power supplies to troubleshoot hardware to the component level.
• Work Authorization & Proximity: Legally authorized to work in the United States without present or future sponsorship; residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee area.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Regulated Quality Standards: Experience supporting high-reliability quality management environments (AS9100D, ISO 9001, or defense systems).
• RF & Power Systems: Familiarity with power supply topologies, custom electro-optical systems, or basic RF electronics.
• CAD & Simulation Software: Exposure to 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks) or circuit simulation platforms (LTspice).