Electronics Test Equipment Technician - Pine Brook, NJ

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in New Jersey is seeking an Electronics Test Equipment Technician to support troubleshooting and reliability of advanced laser manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands-on electronics repair, reading schematics, and applying IPC J-STD-001 standards.

You'll work independently and in cross-functional teams, train others, and help develop SOPs while contributing to test software using LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electronics assembly and repair.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python for test software development.
• Experience with IPC J-STD-001 environment.
• Able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot test equipment electronics and control software.
• Read and interpret schematics for electro-mechanical components.
• Repair electronics per IPC J-STD-001.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment and subcomponents.
• Create and update standard operating procedures for day-to-day use of these systems.
• Train technicians and engineers to carry out documented operating procedures.

Skills

Electronics repair

Schematic reading

Instrumentation electronics

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

IPC J-STD-001

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation is a global aerospace and defense supplier that designs and manufactures precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. With over a century of expertise, the company is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Electronics Test Equipment Technician

Position Description

The Electronics Test Equipment Technician will support the troubleshooting, improvement, and long‑term reliability of advanced laser manufacturing equipment. This role is multidisciplinary and requires expertise in instrumentation electronics, motion/control systems, vacuum hardware and controls, and software used for automated test and measurement. The ideal candidate has direct experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and applying those schematics to real‑world, hands‑on electronics repairs.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of problems with the test equipment electronics and control software.
• Read and interpret existing schematics for the electro‑mechanical components in these systems.
• Perform electronics repair in accordance with industry standards (IPC J‑STD‑001).
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of test equipment and subcomponents.
• Create and update standard operating procedures for the day‑to‑day use of these systems.
• Train technicians and engineers to carry out documented operating procedures.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in electronics assembly and repair
• Experience with one or more programming languages for test software development (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Experience with hand‑work electronics assembly (e.g., soldering, building electronics to printed circuit schematics) in an IPC J‑STD‑001 environment
• Capable of working independently as well as within a cross‑functional team of both engineers and technicians
• Detail‑oriented with a demonstrated background in electronics repair and maintenance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical sciences
• Prior experience with vacuum systems and controls
• Experience in plasma physics, lasers and optics, or material science
• Familiarity with electrical design software
• Previous experience working in cleanrooms (ISO Class 4 through Class 7)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $35.00 - $55.00 hourly. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.