Electronics Technician: Prototyping, Testing & Repair

SOMA GmbH; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, prototypes, and test systems. Strong soldering and repair experience are essential, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced lab.

Ideal candidates will coordinate with engineers and interns, maintain lab cleanliness, and help source parts and keep inventory for test fixtures and repairs, while adhering to established procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience soldering/desoldering through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components.
• Strong experience troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electronic and electromechanical devices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soldering and desoldering on through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components (including microprocessor replacement).
• Troubleshoot embedded electronic systems and diagnose technical issues efficiently.
• Support and help coordinate the work of interns while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Design, assemble, and test electrical components for customer products, prototypes, and test systems in accordance with engineering instructions, technical manuals, and established electronics practices.
• Assist engineers with the development and implementation of new designs.
• Research, source, and order parts as needed, and maintain inventory for test fixtures, repairs, and related materials.
• Test electronic units, including prototypes and customer products, using standard test equipment; analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab work environment.
• Perform additional shop and technical support duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Desoldering

Troubleshooting

Lab coordination

Documentation

Training

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

KOSTAL is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, prototypes, and test systems. Strong soldering and repair experience are essential, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced lab.

Ideal candidates will coordinate with engineers and interns, maintain lab cleanliness, and help source parts and keep inventory for test fixtures and repairs, while adhering to established procedures.