Technician

BCforward; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Technician - Electronic - Level 2 based in Acton, MA. The role involves repairs and maintenance of PCBs, requiring comprehensive knowledge of electrical schematics, troubleshooting complex circuits, and using various electronic equipment. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 3 years of experience.

The ideal candidate should excel in a production environment, manage multiple priorities, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficient in reading and understanding complex electrical schematics.
• Experience with analog and digital circuits troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs, maintenance, and/or calibration of PCBs.
• Read technical diagrams and manuals for repairs.
• Perform tests with electronic instruments for diagnostics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Repairing components on PCBs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology degree (2 years minimum)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Power supplies

ATE

Computers

Job description

Job Description

Position: Technician - Electronic - Level 2

Duration: 11/07/2016 to 05/12/2017

Location: Acton, MA

Rate: $20/hr

Electronic assembler/technician in production.

Additional essential requirement: troubleshooting to component level. 40% of the role’s time spent in production with other production employees. Success depends on this ability.

Summary

Must be knowledgeable in reading electrical schematics and associated documentation such as BOMs, assembly drawings, and ECOs. Skills related to troubleshooting complex analog and digital circuits to component levels are mandatory. The use of various electronic equipment including oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, ATE, computers and related diagnostic routines is required. High skill level required for repairing and replacing components on printed circuit boards of varying complexity. Excellent organization, customer relation, and communication skills required. Must be able to read and communicate in English. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, organizational ability and follow acceptable safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs, maintenance, and/or calibration of PCBs in a timely fashion
• Read diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings and technical manuals for repair and diagnostic information
• Perform tests and checks with electronic instruments such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, ATE and computers
• Repair or replace components on PCBs using soldering irons (through-hole and SMT)
• Complete forms and maintain files of collected failures for proper failure analysis
• Develop a refurbish stock of inventories for warranty replacements
• Support both Manufacturing and Field Service with sustaining engineering activities related to both new and existing products
• Assemble and test a variety of electro-mechanical products
• Follow verbal and written instruction such as blueprints, visual aids and redlined documents to accomplish daily production schedule
• Material handling of product from component level to packaging of final assemblies for shipment
• Inventory control of all products worked on, from cycle count to daily transacting
• Collection of quality data in all areas

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Technology degree (2 years minimum, 4 years preferred) or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Experienced in managing multiple priorities
• Understanding of electrical/electronic theory, including analog and digital hardware
• Practical experience in upholding basic sustaining engineering responsibilities
• Practical experience in the manufacture of product, including SMT
• Basic understanding of analog and digital PCBs
• Familiar with personal computers and their basic operation
• Ability to accept various assignments in a non-structured, erratic production environment