Senior Electronics Technician: Complex Assemblies & Mentoring

W&O; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMI is seeking an Electronics Technician III to independently assemble and wire the most complex equipment from controlled drawings and work instructions. This senior role owns workmanship, self-inspection, records, QC handoff, and mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and specs, performing wiring, routing, testing readiness, and documenting conforming results while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education or military electronics training preferred.
• Approximately 7-10 years of progressive electronics or electromechanical assembly experience.
• Proven ability to independently build complex equipment from drawings and schematics.
• Controlled manufacturing or quality-system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire complex equipment, panels, enclosures, subassemblies, and harnesses.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, specs, and work instructions; verify revisions and materials.
• Cut, strip, crimp, solder, terminate, route, label, and secure wiring; install connectors and hardware.
• Measure, mark, and scribe panels to approved docs; ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Self-inspect components, connections, polarity, labeling, routing, hardware, torque, and workmanship.
• Transfer finished equipment to QC for power-up and functional testing; document rework.
• Document nonconforming material, workmanship issues; avoid unauthorized changes.
• Support prototype and revised builds; provide engineering feedback on assembly and docs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas; follow quality, ESD, safety, and instructions.
• Mentor Electronics Technician I and II; communicate shortages and risks.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Cable routing

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Documentation

Coaching

Safety

Schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/military electronics training

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimpers

Torque tools

Measuring tools

Job description

EMI is seeking an Electronics Technician III to independently assemble and wire the most complex equipment from controlled drawings and work instructions. This senior role owns workmanship, self-inspection, records, QC handoff, and mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and specs, performing wiring, routing, testing readiness, and documenting conforming results while maintaining safety and quality standards.