Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Electronic Repair Technician III. This role requires deep expertise in electronics, exceptional diagnostic skills, and a proactive approach to guiding both repair and engineering support teams. The ERT III will play a key role in developing new test solutions and repair processes, mentoring junior technicians, managing detailed repair documentation, and collaborating closely with engineering to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead testing, troubleshooting, and repair of returned products to meet OEM and regulatory standards.
- Perform complex PCB-level rework using advanced SMT and PTH soldering techniques.
- Conduct thorough quality assurance testing on analog, digital, and RF circuitry.
- Analyze root causes of failures at the component, subassembly, and system levels.
- Design, program, and build custom test fixtures to enhance repair validation processes.
- Create, maintain, and review technical documentation, work instructions, and test protocols.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to junior technicians and peers.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and evaluate new tools, technologies, or methodologies.
- Maintain repair and inventory records with high accuracy in internal tracking systems.
- Support ISO 13485 compliance by following and improving quality-related procedures.
- Assist in equipment staging and configuration for redeployment to customers or field locations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities you'll need for this opportunity:
- Associate's degree in electronics, completion of 2-3 years of relevant bachelor-level coursework, or
- Equivalent military training and at least 10 years of experience, or
- Extensive on-the-job training with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on electronics repair experience.
- Advanced knowledge of electronics theory and expert-level diagnostic capabilities.
- Proven troubleshooting skills across analog, digital, and RF circuitry.
- Mastery in soldering, including fine-pitch SMT and PTH rework.
- Deep familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, RF tools.
- Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and technical diagrams.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Experience creating test procedures and designing test fixtures.
- Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 quality standards is a plus.
You should be proficient in:
- PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- High Voltage Systems
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