Electronic Technician

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Job Summary

Job Description

Objective

The Electronics Technician I is responsible for testing automotive components, developing component test systems, and assisting in various electronic design and development activities. These functions are carried out with excellence and with thoroughness. This position demands attention to detail, accuracy, and technical competence. It also requires some knowledge of automotive electronics and automotive specifications as well as knowledge of test procedures required for automotive parts. Lastly, it requires an efficient work ethic while maintaining a high level of overall quality.
 

Essential Responsibilities

Examples of specific responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in creating new electronic product designs based on customer requests or internal development plans
• Assists with electronic part procurement
• Builds prototypes and test fixtures, modifies circuit boards, and assists in testing
• Assists in the development of electronic component test plans
• Assists in the design and development of test systems
• Performs testing according to test plans or work instructions
• Supports bench level investigations
• Tests final designs at different temperatures
• Conducts experiments, manages and generates accurate records and/or reports of testing completed
• Performs other job related and support activity duties as required
   

Experience: 1+ years

Education: Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Certifications: IPC J-STD-001, IPC- 7711, IPC- 7721 preferred
 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Superb knowledge/performance of all laboratory technician skills and equipment
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel preferred
• Soldering of electronic components and PCB level repair
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings
• Advanced knowledge of SMT rework and repair
• Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills
   

Travel Required: Minimal
 

Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel/squat, bend, and push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally, they must crawl, handle, and push/pull/lift over 25lbs.
 

Keywords: Electronics, technician, test, engineering, laboratory, prototype, automotive, SMT, Soldering, Prototype, Schematic, IPC

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.