Electronics Technician

Vaco; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Brentwood, TN, is seeking an electronics technician with 2‑3+ years of hands-on experience to perform functional testing, troubleshoot analog assemblies, and support QA and production teams.

You will solder through-hole and SMA components, read schematics, use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test gear, document results, and help with incoming inspection, rework, and final acceptance testing while maintaining strict ESD and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years hands-on electronics experience.
• Strong background in analog electronics.
• Soldering and rework experience (through-hole required; SMT preferred).
• Experience with standard electronic test equipment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and technical instructions.
• Comfortable working independently and managing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of analog electronic assemblies and components.
• Execute through-hole and surface-mount soldering to IPC-level workmanship standards.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Use electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Identify component-level failures and support root cause analysis.
• Document test results, repairs, and findings per internal procedures.
• Support incoming inspection, rework, refurbishment, and final acceptance testing.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper ESD controls.
• Follow company quality, safety, and configuration control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality, and operations personnel as needed.

Skills

Analog electronics

Soldering

Testing equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of analog electronic assemblies and components * Execute through-hole and surface-mount soldering and desoldering to IPC-level workmanship standards * Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

Use electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators * Identify component-level failures and support root cause analysis

Document test results, repairs, and findings per internal procedures

Support incoming inspection, rework, refurbishment, and final acceptance testing

Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper ESD controls

Follow company quality, safety, and configuration control procedures

Collaborate with engineers, quality, and operations personnel as needed

Required Qualifications

2-3+ years of hands‑on electronics technician experience

Strong background in analog electronics

Proven experience with soldering and rework (through‑hole required; SMT preferred)

Experience using standard electronic test equipment

Ability to follow written procedures and technical instructions accurately

Comfortable working independently and managing assigned tasks

High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a regulated or quality‑controlled environment

Familiarity with IPC soldering standards * Experience with legacy or obsolete electronics

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics (preferred, not required)

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.