Senior Electronics Technologist – R&D Lab & PCB Prototyping

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Brownsville (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd in Brownsville, WI is seeking a Senior Electronics Technologist for our R&D lab and PCB prototyping environment. You will transform concepts into working prototypes, perform board bring-up, and support diagnostics in a fast-paced, defense-oriented setting.

The role emphasizes fine-pitch PCB assembly, diagnostic testing, and documentation, with on-site work and limited travel. A related associate degree or equivalent bench depth is required, and you will join a

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics technician or technologist experience; Associate Degree typical, or 6+ years of bench depth in lieu of a degree.
• High proficiency in PCB population, SMD modification, and fine-pitch solder rework.
• Able to read and trace complex schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Practical use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and rework prototype PCBs across development and low-volume production.
• Conduct board bring-up, bench testing, and root-cause fault isolation with engineers.
• Troubleshoot component-level failures on boards and assemblies.
• Assist with BOM verifications and calibration/maintenance of lab equipment.
• Generate engineering documentation and validation reports per AS9100/defense standards.

Skills

Fine-pitch PCB assembly

Solder rework

Schematic tracing

Board bring-up

Diagnostics

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Bench power supplies

Job description

Senior Electronics Technologist – R&D Lab & PCB Prototyping

Job Order ID: 4739

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $70000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 8/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Brownsville, WI 53006

Job Function:

Senior Electronics Technologist – R&D Lab & PCB Prototyping

Up to $70,000 Base Salary • Greater Milwaukee Area • 1st Shift • Full Benefits & 401(k)

• COMPENSATION: Up to $70,000 Base Salary (commensurate with bench depth & diagnostic expertise) + Full Benefits Package + 401(k) Match
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: 100% On-Site Advanced Engineering Laboratory | Lean, high-collaboration R&D hub supporting defense and aerospace technology
• WORK SCHEDULE: Standard 1st Shift | Minimal domestic travel (~20 days per year total)
• CORE EXPERTISE: Fine-pitch PCB assembly & rework, schematic tracing, board bring-up, and component-level diagnostic troubleshooting
• LAB TOOLS: Oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and benchtop power supplies
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology OR 6+ years of master technician bench experience in lieu of a degree
• REQUIREMENTS: Must be legally authorized to work in the US without present or future sponsorship; local residency within commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee area

If you are an electronics specialist seeking to escape repetitive assembly-line environments or rigid corporate bureaucracy, this advanced engineering support seat offers an ideal career move. Our client is a highly secure, heavily capitalized aerospace and defense partner specializing in high-reliability electronic systems for mission-critical applications. Operating as an agile engineering hub with over a decade of steady growth, the company offers high visibility, direct collaboration, and direct impact on new technologies.

Serving as the primary right hand to a hardware design engineering group, you will work across the entire product lifecycle of engineered systems. You will transform raw concepts into functioning physical prototypes, diagnose complex board failures under lab conditions, and support production readiness—all within a zero-bureaucracy R&D setting.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Assemble & Modify Prototype PCBs: Populate, assemble, and perform fine-pitch solder rework on complex multi-layer PCBs across prototype development and low-volume production phases.
• Execute Board Bring-Up & Diagnostics: Partner directly with hardware design engineers to conduct initial board bring-ups, functional bench testing, and root-cause fault isolation.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Assemblies: Isolate component-level failures across circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies using oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools.
• Support BOMs & Lab Equipment: Assist with component sourcing, Bill of Materials (BOM) verifications, and calibration/maintenance of precision laboratory equipment.
• Generate Lab Documentation: Create assembly documentation, validation test reports, and engineering data logs in alignment with high-reliability quality standards (AS9100/defense).

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Electronics Bench Depth: Hands-on experience as an electronics technician or engineering technologist. An Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology is standard; however, 6+ years of master technician bench depth is welcomed in lieu of a degree.
• Precision Soldering & Rework: High proficiency in PCB population, surface-mount modification, and fine-pitch component solder rework.
• Schematic Fluency: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and trace complex electrical schematics, component spec sheets, and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnostic Tool Fluency: Practical expertise using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and bench power supplies to troubleshoot hardware to the component level.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without present or future sponsorship.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Experience supporting high-reliability quality management environments (AS9100D, ISO 9001, or defense systems).
• Familiarity with power supply topologies, custom electro-optical systems, or basic RF electronics.
• Exposure to 3D CAD modeling tools (SolidWorks) or circuit simulation platforms (LTspice).