Senior Electronics Test Technician - 2nd Shift (Defense/Aerospace)

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an electronics technician to perform component-level diagnostics and repair on advanced electronic systems in a 2nd‑shift, onsite capacity in Canonsburg, PA. You will work with analog, digital, and mixed‑signal assemblies, using test equipment to identify failures and support production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, repair documentation, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure mission-critical performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ year of experience diagnosing and repairing electronic assemblies at the component level.
• 1+ year of experience using electronic diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform component-level troubleshooting on analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics assemblies.
• Analyze circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to isolate failures.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters to diagnose issues.
• Identify and replace failed components including resistors, capacitors, transistors, integrated circuits, and power devices.
• Conduct functional and environmental testing to validate repairs and system performance.
• Document failure analysis, root causes, corrective actions, and repair activities.
• Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Assist with development of troubleshooting procedures, test plans, and repair documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics

Diagnostics

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an electronics technician to perform component-level diagnostics and repair on advanced electronic systems in a 2nd‑shift, onsite capacity in Canonsburg, PA. You will work with analog, digital, and mixed‑signal assemblies, using test equipment to identify failures and support production teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, repair documentation, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to ensure mission-critical performance.