Senior Electronics Technician

Wabtec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus if eligible

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kansas City is seeking an Electronics Technician responsible for testing and inspecting precision electronic devices. The role involves troubleshooting locomotive electronic equipment and performing functional tests. Ideal candidates will have an associate’s degree in electronic technology and at least three years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay at $26.00/hr in a temperature-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate's degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years experience as a bench technician.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests on products at assembly levels.
• Troubleshoot and repair failed products to the board level.
• Complete daily work orders and adhere to productivity levels.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic assemblies

Experience with common test equipment

Ability to read schematic drawings

Education

Associate's degree in electronic technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Signal/function generators

Job description

Summary

Our Electronics Technicians are responsible for testing and inspecting precision electronic and mechanical devices, documenting and reporting test results and troubleshooting issues. This role focuses on working with locomotive electronics equipment, including cab control, signaling equipment, bench-level test equipment and board-level troubleshooting.

4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120

Schedule Options

• Monday – Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Your schedule will be assigned upon hire.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform functional tests on products at the sub-assembly and final assembly level.
• Troubleshoot and repair failed products or subassemblies to the board level.
• Identify root causes and apply preventative measures while fixing the product.
• Follow the ESD (Electric Static Discharge) and IPC (Institute for Printed Circuits) processes and procedures to perform board-level re-work of component exchange.
• Conduct tests based on written procedures, verify current revision levels, and visually inspect product for appearance and workmanship prior to the final approval.
• Repair and replace electronic components, using through-hole, SMT component repair, hot air or traditional soldering methods.
• Locate and interpret product documentation, including schematic drawings.
• Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
• Complete daily work orders/schedules based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
• Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment as needed in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
• Willing to cross-train and support other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized on a daily basis.
• Follow 5S protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
• Preferred: +3 years of experience as a bench technician, troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies to the component level.
• Knowledge of common test equipment i.e., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS chamber, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentations – accurately and consistently in English.
• Experience in stand‑alone testing of electronic boards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in electronics new manufacturing/remanufacturing work environments.
• Familiarity IPC, recent IPC training, and ESD requirements.
• Skilled board-level testing, troubleshooting and use of stand‑alone internal equipment.
• Background in electronics production or prior military electronics experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft OS, HyperTerminal, Pro‑comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills.
• To perform precise tasks.
• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Required to see and distinguish small-level components.
• The position requires the employee to be on‑site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment

The employee will generally work in a temperature‑controlled production environment, with frequent exposure to office and electronic testing equipment, as well as other environmental factors.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $26.00/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.