R&D Electronics Technician

Vintage Air Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Air Inc in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a hands-on R&D Electronics Technician who thrives in a prototype environment. You will build and troubleshoot prototypes, collaborate closely with engineering, and provide feedback on designs. Required skills include soldering and strong troubleshooting abilities, with a high school diploma preferred. Experience with electronic components and circuit assembly is essential. This is not a desk-only role; you will work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronic components, circuit boards, and schematics.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Build prototype PCBAs and cable assemblies from engineering specs.
• Modify and iterate on designs as products evolve.
• Run functional and reliability testing on prototypes.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any technical field

Tools

Electronic CAD (e.g., Altium)

Mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

Build what doesn’t exist yet. Test what others can’t. Solve what others miss.

We’re looking for a hands-on R&D Electronics Technician who thrives in a prototype environment - someone who enjoys building, troubleshooting, and refining electronic systems from concept through production.

This is not a repetitive production role. You’ll work directly with engineering to bring new products to life, solve real technical problems, and influence how designs move into manufacturing.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Build prototype PCBAs and cable assemblies from engineering specs and schematics
• Modify and iterate on designs as products evolve (often in real time)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues at the component, circuit, and system level
• Build and maintain test boxes, fixtures, and wiring assemblies
• Run functional and reliability testing on prototypes and existing products
• Provide critical feedback to engineering on manufacturability and design improvements
• Inspect vendor and internal builds to ensure quality and compliance
• Document testing, results, and design changes with precision
• Collaborate closely with engineers to solve complex technical challenges

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys figuring things out—not just following instructions
• Can read schematics and translate them into real, working builds
• Has strong troubleshooting instincts and doesn’t stop at surface-level fixes
• Takes pride in clean builds, accurate work, and reliable results
• Can manage multiple priorities without constant direction

Required Experience

• High school diploma (technical experience matters more than degrees here)
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Soldering, wiring, and circuit assembly
  • Electronic components, circuit boards, and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (any technical field)
• Experience with:
  • Electronic CAD (e.g., Altium)
  • Mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-WHMA-A620)
  • Automotive or vehicle electrical systems

You’ll regularly work with:

• Oscilloscopes, DMMs, and other electronic test equipment
• Prototype builds and custom test setups
• A warehouse/manufacturing environment (not a desk-only role)

What Success Looks Like

• Prototypes are built accurately and efficiently
• Issues are identified early—and solved correctly
• Engineering trusts your feedback on design improvements
• Documentation is clean, complete, and usable
• You operate with minimal oversight and high accountability