Electronics Technician – Lasers Production & Test

Arete; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Long-Term Disability

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Company 401(k) with 5% contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Parental and Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Arete is seeking an Electronics Technician to assemble and test electro-optical and electronic units for production at our Niwot, CO facility. You will build, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot assemblies, with emphasis on cabling harnesses and documentation. Work with scientists and engineers in a fast-paced, non-exempt role.

You will read schematics, follow procedures, and ensure quality while collaborating with suppliers and customers. A technical degree and soldering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in a Technical or Engineering field or similar discipline. Minimum 2 year of experience preferred, and significant relevant experience may substitute for educational requirement.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current clamps, AC/DC power supplies, and multimeters.
• Strong fine motor skills; ability to work on small assemblies under a microscope.
• Ability to produce professional documentation and thoroughly document setups and testing results.
• Soldering experience and J-STD-001 certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electro-optical and electronics units for production based on designs, specifications, and procedures.
• Construct, integrate, and test custom cabling harnesses as needed.
• Set up test apparatus and conduct testing of electrical, optical, and electro-optical production assemblies following established methods, procedures, specifications, and standards.
• Adjust and calibrate systems as required.
• Fills out assembly and test documentation. May write and edit procedures
• Assists in troubleshooting failures to identify root causes of malfunctions. Implements corrective actions
• Monitor and verify quality of assemblies in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Position requires some interaction with suppliers and customers
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Fine motor skills

Documentation

Oscilloscopes

Current clamps

Multimeters

Reading schematics

J-STD-001 certification

Education

AA/AS in Technical or Engineering field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Current clamps

AC/DC power supplies

Multimeters

Soldering tools

Job description

Arete is seeking an Electronics Technician to assemble and test electro-optical and electronic units for production at our Niwot, CO facility. You will build, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot assemblies, with emphasis on cabling harnesses and documentation. Work with scientists and engineers in a fast-paced, non-exempt role.

You will read schematics, follow procedures, and ensure quality while collaborating with suppliers and customers. A technical degree and soldering experience are preferred.