Senior Electronic Technician

Cornell Dubilier - Manufacturer of Power Capacitors; Liberty (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Prescription Drug Plans

Résumé du poste

Knowles is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to join our supercapacitor module team in the United States. You will design and modify PCB layouts in Altium, read advanced schematics, perform precision soldering and debugging on complex boards, and document results with rigorous test reports.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field and 5+ years of hands-on experience with board debugging, schematic interpretation, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with schematics, debugging, and PCB layout.
• Experience with precision soldering equipment and electronic test gear.
• Strong technical writing and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsabilités

• Read, interpret, and analyze complex electrical schematics and manuals.
• Design and modify PCB layouts and schematics using Altium.
• Perform high-precision SMT and through-hole soldering and rework.
• Debug boards to component level and identify faults.
• Conduct functional, environmental, thermal, and stress testing on prototypes.
• Set up test fixtures, ATE, and data acquisition to validate safety and performance.
• Write detailed test reports with methods, data, and conclusions.

Connaissances

Schematic reading

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Precision soldering

Board debugging

Technical writing

Formation

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology

Outils

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Electronics Technician to join our supercapacitor module team. In this role, you will focus on modifying PCB layouts, reading advanced electrical schematics, and performing precise soldering and debugging on complex circuit boards. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on technical expertise with CAD capabilities and a disciplined approach to interpreting specifications, conducting qualification tests, and documenting technical results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and accurately analyze complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Design and modify PCB layouts and schematics using Altium.
• Perform high-precision soldering and desoldering on PCBs, executing surface‑mount technology (SMT), fine‑pitch components, and through‑hole reworks.
• Debug printed circuit boards down to the component level, identifying short circuits, open traces, cold solder joints, or faulty components.
• Perform rigorous design and qualification testing (e.g., functional, environmental, thermal, and stress testing) on prototypes and production units.
• Set up specialized test fixtures, automated test equipment (ATE), and data acquisition systems to validate product safety, performance, and compliance.
• Write comprehensive, detailed test reports documenting test environments, procedures, raw data, and finalized results.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a highly related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience, with proven experience in reading schematics, board debugging, and PCB layout.
• Expert familiarity with precision soldering equipment (hot air rework stations, fine‑tip irons) and electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).
• Exceptional board‑level troubleshooting logic, strong technical writing capability, excellent manual dexterity, and a keen eye for detail.

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

Retirement Savings Plan (401k):

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is $90,000 to $120,000 per year.

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining us, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

Knowles' Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high-energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre‑approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our career's portal. Please do not submit resumes via e‑mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.