Mechatronic Product Technician

CTS Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United States seeks a skilled technician for prototyping and electrical engineering support. The ideal candidate has an Engineering Technology degree and possesses strong electrical circuit analysis skills. Responsibilities include building prototypes, evaluating products, and assisting with competitive technology analysis. Benefits include health coverage, 401K, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with outstanding planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and document results per engineering direction.
• Evaluate post-test products and generate teardown reports.
• Participate in product failure analysis and corrective action planning.
• Manage on-site prototype inventory through the PC/MRP system.

Skills

Electrical circuit analysis skills

ECAD software experience

Problem-solving using FTA, 8-D, 5-why

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Hand-soldering skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Engineering Technology degree (AS or BS)

Tools

Altium

Volt/Ohm meters

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Company Overview

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world‑class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS). Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original‑equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across transportation, medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Position Summary

This position is an important member of a multi‑disciplinary team, providing new product development and project launch support. It offers core technical support to build prototypes or evaluate tested products and also provides skilled support to the electrical engineering design and product validation teams where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Build prototypes and document results per engineering direction for internal or customer testing.
• Evaluate post‑test or engineering return products, generate teardown reports for the engineering team.
• Participate in product failure analysis and corrective action planning.
• Perform incoming inspection on prototype components, and manage on‑site prototype inventory through the PC/MRP system.
• Assist with benchmarking and analysis of competitive products/technologies.
• Works with the product team to ensure product design and performance compliance with CTS, regulatory, and customer specifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Electrical circuit analysis skills required: reading electrical schematics, performing basic DC circuit calculations and using standard lab equipment (Volt/Ohm meters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes).
• Experience with ECAD software is a plus (Altium or other).
• Understanding of cause‑and‑effect relationships that will provide the skill to identify and solve problems using tools such as FTA, 8‑D, 5‑why analysis, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, proactive with outstanding planning and follow‑up skills.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks.
• Able to communicate and write effectively, resulting in clear understanding of the issues.
• Experience with hand‑soldering including surface‑mount components preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Technology degree required (AS or BS), EET degree strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been, and shall continue to be, the official policy and commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

ADA Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

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