Senior RMA Electronic Repair Technician

Accounting Search; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an experienced electronics technician in Iowa to troubleshoot, repair, and analyze returned products. You will support continuous improvement through root-cause analysis, test-system development, and collaboration with product teams while mentoring less experienced technicians.

The role involves designing and maintaining test fixtures, documenting troubleshooting protocols, and providing design feedback to help enhance product reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in component-level troubleshooting and repair of electronics.
• Soldering for fine-pitch SMT and through-hole PCB assemblies required.
• Experience with microprocessor- and microcontroller-based products.
• IPC soldering certification preferred (IPC-J-STD-001 / IPC 7711/7721).
• Ability to read schematics and measure with scopes and meters.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot failures and perform root-cause analysis on returned electronics.
• Repair components at the PCB level in devices returned by customers.
• Collect repair data and maintain a repair database.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and systems (hardware/software/mechanical).
• Develop troubleshooting protocols and document them for teams.
• Provide feedback to product teams for design improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering equipment

Laboratory test fixtures

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.