Prototype Electronics Technician: Testing & Troubleshooting

The Davis Companies Inc.; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to support development activities involving electronic and electro-mechanical systems.

You will assist with design, testing, troubleshooting, fabrication, modification, and assembly of prototype hardware and development systems. The ideal candidate has solid electronics theory, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, VOMs, and signal generators.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot, test, and perform component-level repairs on electronic equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, DVMs, VOMs, signal generators, and similar electronic test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering development activities including design verification, testing, checkout, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Build and troubleshoot prototype hardware and development systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and written work instructions.
• Perform operational testing and fault isolation to verify conformance with design specifications.
• Diagnose and repair electronic assemblies and systems at the component level.
• Conduct defined engineering tests and accurately collect, document, and report test data.
• Use diagnostic and development equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters (DVM), volt-ohm meters (VOM), signal generators, and related instruments.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Oscilloscopes

DVMs/VOMs

Documentation

Teamwork

Electrical safety

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Electronics certificate or training

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Voltmeters

Signal generators

Soldering experience

Job description

The Davis Companies Inc. is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to support development activities involving electronic and electro-mechanical systems.

You will assist with design, testing, troubleshooting, fabrication, modification, and assembly of prototype hardware and development systems. The ideal candidate has solid electronics theory, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, VOMs, and signal generators.