Electronics Repair Technician 2

Trust Automation, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 48,064 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in San Luis Obispo seeks a Repair Technician II responsible for diagnosing, analyzing, and repairing components and finished products. The role requires technical expertise to identify failures and define repair pathways, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Successful candidates will have strong soldering and mechanical repair skills and effectively communicate technical findings. Pay ranges from $34.89 to $40.00 hourly, with responsibilities including support to other technicians and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently diagnose, analyze, and repair components and finished products.
• Proficient in complex soldering and mechanical repairs with minimal rework.
• Effective communication of technical findings to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, and repair components across product lines.
• Determine root cause of failures and define repair pathways.
• Execute repairs and validate through functional testing.
• Provide support and guidance to Level I technicians.

Skills

Technical diagnosis

Soldering

Mechanical repairs

Communication

Job description

Overview

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation, meaning employment is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Repair Technician II (Fully Proficient) is responsible for independently diagnosing, analyzing, and repairing components and finished products manufactured by Trust Automation in support of internal manufacturing non-conformances and customer RMAs. This role ensures products are restored to current, compliant configurations that meet original functional, performance, and quality requirements.

The Repair Technician II applies technical expertise and independent judgment to identify failure modes, determine root cause, and define appropriate repair or upgrade pathways. This includes evaluating cost, turnaround time, and risk while executing repairs that reduce scrap, minimize rework, and protect delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.

Working under general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Repair Technician II performs repairs using established tools, test equipment, and documented processes, while maintaining accurate records of findings, corrective actions, and final disposition. The role requires effective written and verbal communication with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Support and contributes to continuous improvement through feedback on recurring failure trends and process gaps.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Independently diagnose, analyze, and repair components and finished products across Trust Automation product lines.
• Determine root cause of failures and define appropriate repair or upgrade pathways within established guidelines.
• Execute complex soldering, rework, and mechanical repairs with minimal rework or escalation.
• Recreate reported failures when appropriate to validate failure modes.
• Validate repairs through functional and performance testing using production test systems.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and status to the Manufacturing Supervisor and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and informal support to Level I technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through feedback on failure trends and repair effectiveness.

Scope & Autonomy

• Fully proficient and independently accountable for the majority of repairs.
• Exercises sound technical judgment within defined processes and standards.
• Requires minimal supervision for day-to-day work.
• Recognized as a reliable technical resource within the repair organization.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Items over 50 pounds require two or more people or a lifting device.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $34.89 - $40.00 Hourly

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