Senior Electronics Technician: Prototyping & Testing

SOMA GmbH; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support the design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, prototypes, and test systems. This role requires strong soldering and electronics repair experience, the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, and effective collaboration with engineers, interns, and other team members.

Responsibilities include advanced soldering/desoldering, troubleshooting, part sourcing, and ensuring a clean,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive industry.
• Experience with SAP or similar inventory/data management systems.
• Military 2M certification or equivalent civilian soldering certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soldering and desoldering on through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components.
• Troubleshoot embedded electronic systems and diagnose technical issues efficiently.
• Support and help coordinate the work of interns while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Design, assemble, and test electrical components for customer products, prototypes, and test systems.
• Assist engineers with the development and implementation of new designs.
• Research, source, and order parts as needed, and maintain inventory for test fixtures, repairs, and related materials.
• Test electronic units, including prototypes and customer products, using standard test equipment; analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab work environment.
• Perform additional shop and technical support duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Lab organization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

KOSTAL is seeking a detail-oriented electronics professional to support the design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, prototypes, and test systems. This role requires strong soldering and electronics repair experience, the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, and effective collaboration with engineers, interns, and other team members.

Responsibilities include advanced soldering/desoldering, troubleshooting, part sourcing, and ensuring a clean,