Electronics Test Technician

HindlePower, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Gain-sharing program

Job summary

HindlePower, Inc. in Pennsylvania designs and manufactures industrial battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry.

The Electronics Test Technician will perform functional tests, maintain records, and ensure products meet specifications while preparing units for third-party approvals. The role requires an Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years' test experience, ability to read electrical diagrams, soldering skills (SMT/TH), and strong

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience working as an electronics test technician.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency in analyzing test data and interpreting results.
• Skilled in diagnosing electrical circuits.
• Experience with surface mount and through-hole soldering.
• Working knowledge of power supply functionality and testing

Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests on a variety of electronic products.
• Maintain accurate test records and documentation of results.
• Ensure all products meet defined specifications and quality standards.
• Aid in preparing units for third-party approvals.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives related to testing and quality.
• Debug circuit board failures to identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in testing activities and results.
• Work alongside third-party inspectors to validate compliance.
• Perform surface and through-hole soldering on circuit boards.

Skills

Test equipment

Read schematics

Soldering SMT/TH

Data analysis

Power testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power meter

Diagnostic tools

Job description

What we do...

HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil & gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide.

What you'll do...

• Perform functional tests on a variety of electronic products.
• Maintain accurate test records and documentation of results.
• Ensure all products meet defined specifications and quality standards.
• Aid in preparing units for third-party approvals.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives related to testing and quality.
• Debug circuit board failures to identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies in testing activities and results.
• Work alongside third-party inspectors to validate compliance.
• Perform surface and through-hole soldering on circuit boards.

What you bring...

Desired Requirement/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience working as an electronics test technician.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency in analyzing test data and interpreting results.
• Skilled in diagnosing electrical circuits.
• Experience with surface mount and through-hole soldering.
• Working knowledge of power supply functionality and testing

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Use of power meters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic tools
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
• Strong interpersonal communication
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Push or pull units weighing up to 400 lbs on easy roll conveyors
• Sitting 50% or day, standing 50%
• Utilization of pallet mules to relocate larger units
• 20% of the day lifting 20lbs

A few things about us...

Our commitment to quality is evident in our highly skilled colleagues and our exceptional approach to customer service. We believe in rewarding hard work and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan that includes employer matching and a gain-sharing program.

At our core, we are driven by integrity and quality, constantly seeking innovative solutions and improvements. Our unique culture thrives on accountability and self-initiative, empowering every employee to make impactful contributions. In our organizational structure, your voice is heard, and your efforts are recognized. We celebrate our achievements together, whether it's over a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria or through our various team-building activities. We are a five-time Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley and were named one of IndustryWeek's 'Best Plants'. We are proud of our accomplishments and are continually striving to do better.

We value our employees and trust they hold these key characteristics:

• Initiative... we see it, we do it
• Ownership... I've got it, you don't need to think about it
• Integrity... decisions are based on looking at the whole picture
• Attitude... anything can be done
• Virtue... honesty, good deeds, kindness, and appreciation
• Teamwork... we before I