Electronics Technician

Air Lift Company; Lansing Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

401(k) with up to 8% match

Supportive culture and work-life focus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Air Lift Company, a Lansing, MI-based innovator in load assist products, seeks an Electronics Technician to support development and high-volume production of electro‑mechanical systems. You will assemble, test, and validate hardware and software for end-of-line stations and test vehicles, working hands-on with hardware and firmware.

The role involves designing test hardware, developing embedded software, and documenting calibration and repair processes, with opportunities to train staff and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in electronics, CS, or engineering tech.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with mechatronic products preferred.
• Experience with soldering/desoldering SMD components and PCBAs.
• Fabrication and test setup including hardware and software.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar.
• Experience with J1939 CANBus is advantageous.
• Hands-on automotive repair or modification experience.
• Able to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings and create CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production testing equipment.
• Develop embedded software for test stations and concepts.
• Create work instructions and train staff on test equipment.
• Maintain testing hardware throughout product lifetime.
• Document calibration, debugging, and repair procedures.
• Perform software and hardware validation for products.
• Identify and implement improvements on electronics and test systems.
• Assist with validating new and existing products to software specs.
• Collaborate on hardware fixes during development and validation phases.
• Write/modify software to control testing equipment (LabVIEW, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).

Skills

Soldering & desoldering

PCB assembly & troubleshooting

2D/3D CAD

Embedded software

LabVIEW

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

CANBus (J1939)

automotive repair/ modification

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics/CS/Engineering Tech

Tools

LabVIEW

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Intrepid VSpy

Job description

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Full Time Lansing, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1179

Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.

Job Summary:

The Electronics Technician is responsible for providing support for product development efforts and volume production through the design, development, and maintenance of electro-mechanical devices including hardware and software. Example systems this role supports may include but are not limited to; end of line test stations, data acquisition systems, proof of concepts, HIL test stations. The ideal candidate would be comfortable working hands on to assemble, install, and test electronic systems; including directly on test vehicles.

What You\'ll Do:

• Design, Build, Train and Maintain Production Testing Equipment
• Design electrical and mechanical hardware for testing and validation of internal production products.
• Develop embedded software for test stations, proof of concepts, and other projects as assigned.
• Create work instructions and train production staff on testing equipment.
• Maintain testing equipment over the lifetime of a product.
• Develop documentation to support calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of assigned devices.
• Perform product software testing and validation
• Identify and document embedded software issues, suggest solutions, and implement changes.
• Identify and document electronics issues or areas for improvement, suggest solutions, and implement changes.
• Assist with validating new and current products to ensure they are working to their software specifications.
• Perform low-level hardware analysis and PCBA repair during development and validation phases.
• Modify electronics to support experiments and product change investigations.
• Write and modify software used to control testing equipment.
  • LabView, Arduino, RaspberryPI, Intrepid Control Systems VSpy, etc.
• Perform and assist with minor and major installations and repairs of our products on and off vehicles

What You\'ll Bring:

• Experience soldering and desoldering surface mount components
• Ability to assemble and troubleshoot PCBAs
• Ability to utilize 2D/3D CAD and drawings
• Embedded software knowledge
• Experience with LabView, Arduino, RaspberryPi, or similar
• Associate\'s degree – Electronics, Computer Science, Engineering Technology or similar
• 1-3 years\' experience with mechatronic products
• Ability to create 2D/3D CAD and drawings
• Experience with J1939 CANBus
• Hands-on experience with automotive repair or modification

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Generous 401(k) with up to 8% company match
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that prioritizes work/life balance
• Professional development to help grow your career