Electronics Technician - PCB Prototyping & Testing

Actalent; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electronics Technician to support engineering activities through hands-on PCB assembly, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic control systems. This role links engineering development with lab operations and product support for existing and new electronic systems.

The Electronics Technician will work with engineers to assemble, test, diagnose, repair, and improve electronic hardware while supporting product development and validation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and testing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies.
• Ability to translate schematics into physical builds, test setups, and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related electronic test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electronic circuits and component-level diagnostics.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices, including work around higher-voltage systems when applicable.
• Strong attention to detail in component placement, soldering quality, and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and prototype printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support builds and testing activities.
• Perform testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic assemblies and circuits.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment to analyze electrical performance and isolate failures.
• Support engineering investigations, product validation, and development testing.
• Document test results, troubleshooting findings, and corrective actions.
• Assist with root cause investigations and technical problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical teams to support product performance and reliability objectives.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to product quality, testing efficiency, and engineering processes.
• Maintain organized laboratory, testing, and documentation practices.

Skills

PCB Assembly

Electronics Troubleshooting

Oscilloscope Operation

Multimeter Usage

Electronics Testing

Prototyping

Soldering

Component-Level Diagnostics

Failure Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

BOM Support

Engineering Laboratory Support

Product Validation

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Actalent seeks an Electronics Technician to support engineering activities through hands-on PCB assembly, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic control systems. This role links engineering development with lab operations and product support for existing and new electronic systems.

The Electronics Technician will work with engineers to assemble, test, diagnose, repair, and improve electronic hardware while supporting product development and validation initiatives.