Electronics Technician w/Experience Part-Time

Battle House Laser Tag; Lake Barrington (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee laser tag gameplay

Family and friends discounts

Job summary

Battle House Laser Combat in Illinois seeks a hands-on Electronics Technician to maintain, repair, assemble, and test specialized laser tag equipment. We design and build our own gear used across our locations and by external customers.

The role focuses on keeping equipment reliable, with opportunities to assist prototypes and new product concepts as time allows. Part-time scheduling at Lake Barrington or Waukesha, with potential travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Practical troubleshooting skills using common hand tools.
• Electronics experience with wiring, soldering, circuit boards, batteries or diagnostic tools preferred.
• Attention to detail, dependability, ability to work independently.
• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, computer hardware, RC vehicles, 3D printing, CAD or similar projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair (approximately 50%): diagnose and repair laser tag equipment, soldering, component replacement, basic electrical testing, and mechanical repairs.
• Equipment Assembly & Production (approximately 35%): assemble, wire, configure, test equipment and components for internal use and external customers; perform quality control.
• Product Improvement & Development (approximately 15%): suggest improvements, assist with testing modifications and prototypes, document successful designs and repeatable assembly procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Wiring

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

3D printing

CAD

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electronics Technician

Equipment Repair & Assembly

Battle House Laser Combat | Laser Tag Equipment Company

Employment: Part Time

Compensation: $16 to $25 per hour, depending on experience (proposed range)

About the Position

Battle House Laser Combat and its affiliated company, Laser Tag Equipment Company, are seeking a hands on Electronics Technician to maintain, repair, assemble, and test specialized tactical laser tag equipment. We design and build our own equipment, which is used across our five Battle House locations and sold to outside businesses.

The primary focus is keeping current equipment working reliably and building existing products for internal use and customer orders. Opportunities to improve designs, assist with prototypes, and contribute to new product development are also part of the role, as time and priorities permit.

Primary Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair (approximately 50%)

• Diagnose and repair laser tag equipment, including electronic components, switches, sensors, wiring, batteries, and charging systems.


• Perform soldering, component replacement, basic electrical testing, and mechanical repairs.


• Inspect equipment, complete preventive maintenance, and resolve recurring failures to reduce downtime.


• Troubleshoot and maintain interactive game props and related electronic systems.

Equipment Assembly & Production (approximately 35%)

• Assemble, wire, configure, and test existing laser tag equipment and components.


• Build products for Battle House locations and outside customers of Laser Tag Equipment Company.


• Perform quality control testing, document issues, and prepare equipment for deployment or delivery.


• Maintain organized tools, replacement parts, supplies, and basic repair and assembly records.

Product Improvement & Development (approximately 15%)

• Suggest practical improvements that increase durability, reliability, and ease of repair.


• Assist ownership with testing modifications, prototypes, and new product concepts as time permits.


• Help document successful designs, repair methods, and repeatable assembly procedures.

Qualifications

We prefer candidates with professional electronics repair or assembly experience, but will also consider mechanically inclined individuals with hands on technical hobbies and a strong desire to learn.

• Practical troubleshooting skills and comfort using common hand tools.


• Electronics experience involving wiring, soldering, circuit boards, batteries, or diagnostic tools is preferred.


• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work independently.


• Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, computer hardware, RC vehicles, 3D printing, CAD, or similar projects is a plus.


• Formal technical education or an engineering degree is not required. Training is available for the right candidate.

Scheduling & Work Locations

Part Time: May be assigned primarily to either Lake Barrington or Waukesha. Full Time: May work at both locations and must be willing to travel between them as operational needs require. Exact scheduling and travel expectations will be discussed during hiring.

Why Join Us?

• Work with specialized equipment that we design and build ourselves.


• Build tangible products used in our locations and by outside customers.


• Gain hands on experience in electronics repair, assembly, quality testing, and product improvement.


• Work directly with ownership and contribute ideas that make the equipment better.


• Employee laser tag gameplay and family and friends discounts.

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy taking things apart, figuring out why they do not work, and putting them back together. Whether you bring years of repair experience or a portfolio of self directed projects, you are curious, reliable, careful with details, and motivated to build and fix things.