Electronics Technician

Donatech Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation seeks an experienced electronics assembler to join our team in the United States. The role involves hands-on PCB soldering, wire harness assembly, and maintaining strict ESD/clean room standards.

You will interpret schematics, perform inspections, and document corrective actions as needed. Travel up to three weeks at a time to customer sites for on-site repairs and field service; must be able to obtain Secret clearance if required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands on electronics assembly, with soldering in various methods.
• Experience assembling wire harnesses per drawings and BOM.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering on PCBs and cable connectors.
• Assemble, crimp, and terminate wire harnesses per drawings.
• Inspect visually and electrically to meet quality specs.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Troubleshoot/repair defective assemblies; document actions.
• Maintain clean room/ESD environments; enforce safety protocols.
• Support prototype builds and low-rate production.
• Coordinate with engineering/quality/supply chain to resolve issues.
• Travel to customer sites up to three weeks; set up workstations and provide on-site support.
• Final cable assembly processing including molding/potting for water-tight barriers.

Skills

Soldering expertise

Wire harness manufacturing

Electrical assembly

Documentation

Quality compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field

Military/industry training equivalent

Tools

Soldering irons

Hot air station

Reflow ovens

Crimping tools

Test equipment

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Continuity testers

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

• Perform hand soldering on printed circuit boards (PCBs) cable connectors.
• Assemble, crimp, and terminate wire harnesses to engineering drawings and schematics.
• Conduct visual and electrical inspections (continuity, insulation resistance) to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Interpret engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOM) documents.
• Troubleshoot and repair/rework defective assemblies; document corrective actions.
• Maintain clean room and ESD controlled environments; enforce safety and handling protocols.
• Support prototype builds, low rate production, and field service deployments.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Travel to customer or field locations for up to three weeks at a time, setting up workstations, performing on site repairs, and providing technical support.
• Final cable assembly processing to include molding/potting compound injection to create water tight cable barriers.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent military/industry training.

Technical Experience

3+ years of hands on electronics assembly, with demonstrable expertise in soldering (including surface mount, through hole, and BGA) and wire harness manufacturing.

Certifications

J STD 001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) and IPC 620 (Requirements for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) preferred; OSHA safety certification a plus.

Tools Proficiency

Proficient with soldering irons, hot air stations, reflow ovens, crimping tools, wire stripping machines, and test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers).

Travel Ability

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 3 weeks per assignment, with minimal disruption to personal commitments.

Soft Skills

Strong problem solving capabilities, attention to detail, excellent documentation habits, and ability to work independently or within cross functional teams.

Clearance

Eligible for a Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret if required (subject to background investigation).

Desired Additional Skills

• Multimeter Proficiency: Ability to use digital multimeters for precise voltage, current, resistance, and continuity measurements while troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
• Fiber Optic Skills: Experience performing fiber terminations (e.g., LC, SC, MPO) and splicing, as well as using fiber power meters and optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR) for link testing and verification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 30 lb for extended periods.