Electronics Technician: Prototyping, Testing & Repair

KOSTAL of America, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL of America, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products and prototypes.

Strong soldering and repair experience, plus the ability to juggle multiple projects, are essential. You will work with engineers and interns, maintain inventory, and ensure lab safety and organization while adhering to engineering instructions and established practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in soldering/desoldering through-hole and SMT components.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair, and testing of electronics/electromechanical devices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced lab.
• Excellent lab cleanliness and documentation.
• Professional communication in writing and speaking.
• Experience training junior technicians in soldering.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soldering and desoldering on through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components.
• 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

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Lab organization

Communication

Training juniors

AutoCAD familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

KOSTAL of America, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products and prototypes.

Strong soldering and repair experience, plus the ability to juggle multiple projects, are essential. You will work with engineers and interns, maintain inventory, and ensure lab safety and organization while adhering to engineering instructions and established practices.