Electronics Technician

Colonial Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Manufacturing Support professional to calibrate, test, and service ACIT sensor products. You will perform calibration and testing using established procedures, troubleshoot electronics, and assist with final assembly. The role requires knowledge of analog/digital circuits, schematic reading, and comfortable use of test equipment.

Travel is minimal. We value attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work with engineering on new calibrations,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent electronics experience required.
• Fundamental analog/digital circuitry knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates capacitive and inductive measurement systems.
• Performs final assembly and test of finished product.
• Troubleshoots electronic circuit assemblies.
• Performs qualification testing and reports results.
• Collaborates with Engineering on new calibrations.
• Maintains calibration records.
• Drives quality and efficiency improvements in calibration area.
• Troubleshoots and repairs product sent for service.
• Assists in final test and calibration or setup of sensor products.

Skills

Basic electronics knowledge

Read schematics

Use test equipment

Lean manufacturing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Waveform generators

Soldering—SMT/ Through–hole

Job description

SUMMARY

Supports manufacturing and service teams through the calibration, testing, and servicing of ACIT sensor products. Performs a full range of calibration and service duties including test setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and qualification using established procedures and recognized methodologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manufacturing Support

• Calibrates Capacitive and Inductive measurement systems
• Performs final assembly and test of finished product
• Performs troubleshooting of electronic circuit assemblies
• Performs qualification testing and reports results
• Works with Engineering on difficult or new product calibrations
• Maintains calibration records
• Drives quality and efficiency improvements in calibration area

• Troubleshoots and repairs product sent for service
• Assists in final test and calibration or setup of sensor products
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

• Associate’s degree in Electronics strongly preferred; equivalent industry experience in calibration and electronics may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic electronics knowledge of analog and digital circuitry
• Understanding of electronic schematics
• Operations of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and waveform generators
• Surface mount and through hole soldering
• Troubleshooting failed circuits to sub-assembly and/or component level in analog and mixed signal systems.
• Familiarity with MS Office software

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

IPC620 or J-Std Soldering Certification preferred (active/inactive)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

JOB SKILLS

• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands
• Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amphenol CIT is a clean facility, housing different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and hand protection.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

TRAVEL

Up to 5%; travel extremely rare.