Manufacturing Engineer: Electronics Repair & Test Systems

Top Dog Recruiting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Iowa to set up and maintain production lines used to repair and upgrade returned customer products, while supporting technicians in diagnosing electronic systems for safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus experience with microcontroller-based products and automated test systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with the design or manufacturing of microprocessor- or microcontroller-based products.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is ideal.
• Experience developing automated test systems is preferred but not required.
• Experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products is strongly preferred.
• Experience with switching power supplies is preferred but not required.
• Ability to design, construct, and maintain test fixtures and test systems for microcontroller-based products.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level using schematics and common test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to mentor operations and repair technicians.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup of new production line equipment used to test, repair, and upgrade electronic products
• Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and test systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components as needed
• Troubleshoot product failures and perform root-cause analysis on electronic products returned from customer facilities
• Collect repair data and maintain accurate repair records and databases
• Provide feedback to product development teams regarding design corrections, product enhancements, and recurring failure trends
• Assist in developing and documenting troubleshooting and repair protocols
• Perform repairs on returned devices in accordance with established quality and safety standards
• Assist technicians in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic products
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operations and repair technicians

Skills

Microcontroller design

Electronics manufacturing

Automated test systems

Component-level troubleshooting

Switching power supplies

Test fixtures design

Circuit troubleshooting

Safety practices

Problem solving

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Background in electronics manufacturing/testing/repair

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Test fixtures hardware

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Iowa to set up and maintain production lines used to repair and upgrade returned customer products, while supporting technicians in diagnosing electronic systems for safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus experience with microcontroller-based products and automated test systems.