RMA Electronics Technician

Hydropoint Data Systems,; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydropoint Data Systems in Petaluma, CA is seeking a skilled technician to receive, analyze and repair RMAs, support the production line, and collaborate with engineering on EPR and MPR activities. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electronic, electrical, and computer-based equipment.

You will troubleshoot PCAs, document results, and help improve manufacturing processes, with occasional travel. A 2-year electronics/EE degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with electronics and PC operating systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic components and circuits.
• Ability to apply electronic principles and analytical skills in troubleshooting complex circuits to the component level.
• Proficient working from schematics and engineering documentation, test procedures and specifications.
• Experience setting up and utilizing various types of test equipment.
• Fine pitch/SMT ROHS soldering and circuit board rework skills.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2-year degree or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or 2-years work experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Process field failures, documenting results and tracking trends to improve manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot and repair PCAs to component level.
• Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment including computers, test jigs and fixtures.
• Be constantly looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of the team.
• Perform rework modifications.
• End Of Line support both in house and at vendor location.
• Perform 1 st Article testing on all incoming PCAs for WeatherTrak product.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

PC operating systems

Electronic components/circuits

Schematic reading

Test equipment usage

Soldering/PCB rework

Computer proficiency

Physical strength (lift up to 50 lbs)

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Full Time Petaluma, CA, US

Salary Range: $28.80 To $38.00 Hourly

Job Description Summary

The primary objective of this position is to receive, analyze and repair RMAs in a timely manner, monitoring trends, provide reporting data . Position will also support the production line, repairing PCAs, building PCA’s, as well as a mixture of hardware & software tasks within the manufacturing department. Additionally, tech will interact with the engineering department for EPR and MPR activities. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electronic-, electrical, and computer-based equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process field failures, documenting results and tracking trends to improve manufacturing process
• Troubleshoot and repair PCAs to component level
• Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment including computers, test jigs and fixtures.
• Be constantly looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of the team
• Perform rework modifications
• End Of Line support both in house and at vendor location
• Perform 1 st Article testing on all incoming PCAs for WeatherTrak product
• Occasional travel may be required

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with electronics and PC operating systems
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic components and circuits.
• Ability to apply electronic principles and analytical skills in troubleshooting complex circuits to the component level
• Proficient working from schematics and engineering documentation, test procedures and specifications
• Experience setting up and utilizing various types of test equipment.
• Fine pitch/SMT ROHS soldering and circuit board rework skills
• Must be computer proficient
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2-year degree or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or 2-years work experience in related field

Desired Characteristics

• Good communication skills with engineers and managers
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative
• Must be very flexible, job duties will switch with little warning
• Self-motivated and capable of working efficiently with little supervision

Physical Demands and Work Environment (MANUFACTURING Position)

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands include constant walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to talk or hear. Employee will need the ability ship and palletize product.Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving forklifts.