Senior RMA Electronic Repair Technician

Top Echelon Software LLC; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC is seeking an experienced technician to troubleshoot, repair, and analyze returned electronic products. The role includes root-cause analysis, test system development, and mentoring junior technicians.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in component-level troubleshooting, SMT and through-hole soldering, and experience with microcontrollers and analog circuits. IPC certification is preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or military electronics training or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products.
• Experience soldering fine-pitch SMT and through-hole PCB assemblies.
• Experience with microprocessor- and microcontroller-based products.
• Experience troubleshooting analog circuits.
• Experience with switching power supplies preferred.
• Experience developing automated test systems preferred.
• IPC soldering certification (IPC‑J‑STD‑001 and/or IPC 7711/7721) preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters).
• Ability to solder through-hole and fine-pitch surface mount components.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot failures and perform root-cause analysis on returned electronic products.
• Perform component-level repairs on returned devices.
• Collect repair data and maintain a repair database.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Assist with design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and systems.
• Support development and documentation of troubleshooting protocols.
• Provide feedback to product development teams for design improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Soldering SMT

Soldering through-hole

PCB repair

Test system development

Microcontrollers

Analog circuits

Power supplies

Automated tests

IPC certification

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Military electronics training

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and analyzing electronic products returned from customer facilities. The role also supports continuous improvement efforts through root-cause analysis, test system development, and collaboration with product development teams, while mentoring less experienced technicians.

Duties: Including but not limited to:

• Troubleshoot failures and perform root-cause analysis on returned electronic products.
• Perform component-level repairs on returned devices.
• Collect repair data and maintain an accurate repair database.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced technicians.
• Assist with the design, construction, and maintenance of test fixtures and systems, including hardware, software, and mechanical components.
• Support the development and documentation of troubleshooting protocols.
• Provide feedback to product development teams for design improvements and enhancements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, completion of military electronics training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronic products.
• Experience soldering both fine-pitch SMT and through-hole PCB assemblies.
• Experience working with microprocessor- and microcontroller-based products.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing analog circuits.
• Experience with switching power supplies preferred.
• Experience developing automated test systems preferred.
• IPC soldering certification (IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC 7711/7721) preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level using schematics and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Ability to solder both through-hole and fine-pitch surface mount components.
• Working knowledge of lab safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to mentor junior technicians.
• Basic proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office.

Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.