Electronics Technician

Job Description

It's not just about your career or job title...It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

 

Summary: Our Electronics Technician is a skilled role responsible for supporting the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of locomotive electronic devices. This position performs hand-on work inspecting, identifying failures and replacing non-conforming parts in electronic devices.

 

The schedule for this role is Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pm. Variations on this schedule will be communicated upon hire.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform functional tests on electronic products at various stages of assembly.
• Conduct basic repairs on electronic boards and harnesses using soldering techniques. 
• Reload software and prepare devices for testing using defined procedures.
• Operate test equipment and tools commonly used in electronics assembly and troubleshooting.
• Assist in diagnosing low-medium complexity issues at the board level.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings and standard test procedures.
• Visually inspect product for quality, labeling and component placement.
• Identify and locate appropriate product documentation to complete assigned tasks.
• Complete daily work orders/schedule based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
• Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
• Work with IPC 610 recent IPC training, and ESD protocols.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Repair and replace electronic components executing engineering instructions which include soldering techniques/requirements.
• Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
• Maintain electronics test equipment and ensure test equipment is within calibration date.
• Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
• Willing to cross-train and support other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized on a daily basis.
• Follow 5S protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum

Qualifications

and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or Equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
• Preferred: +1 years of experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting or electronics assembly.
• Familiarity with common test equipment, i.e., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS Chamber, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentations – accurately and consistently in English.
• Experience in stand-alone testing of electronic boards.
• Basic soldering experience and ability to use precision hand tools

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge and experience with testing electronics
• Familiar with IPC 610, recent IPC training, and ESD protocols
• Background in electronics testing or new electronics manufacturing or remanufacturing production. Prior military electronics experience will be equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft OS, HyperTerminal, Pro-comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

 

Physical Demands : (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills to perform precise tasks.
• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Required to see and distinguish small level components
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

 

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will generally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with frequent exposure to office and electronic testing equipment, as well as other environmental factors.
  The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is $30.50/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
• Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually.
• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (employee receives 60% of their salary while on STD.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. 

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationship with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...People like you! Wabtec

Company Job Title:

Electronics Technician

Location:

Department:

Columbia, SC

 

Reports To:

Scott Ardis

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Full-time

Approved Date:

2/26/2026

 

It's not just about your career or job title...It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

 

Summary: Our Electronics Technician is a skilled role responsible for supporting the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of locomotive electronic devices. This position performs hand-on work inspecting, identifying failures and replacing non-conforming parts in electronic devices.

 

The schedule for this role is Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pm. Variations on this schedule will be communicated upon hire.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform functional tests on electronic products at various stages of assembly.
• Conduct basic repairs on electronic boards and harnesses using soldering techniques. 
• Reload software and prepare devices for testing using defined procedures.
• Operate test equipment and tools commonly used in electronics assembly and troubleshooting.
• Assist in diagnosing low-medium complexity issues at the board level.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings and standard test procedures.
• Visually inspect product for quality, labeling and component placement.
• Identify and locate appropriate product documentation to complete assigned tasks.
• Complete daily work orders/schedule based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
• Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
• Work with IPC 610 recent IPC training, and ESD protocols.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Repair and replace electronic components executing engineering instructions which include soldering techniques/requirements.
• Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
• Maintain electronics test equipment and ensure test equipment is within calibration date.
• Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
• Willing to cross-train and support other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized on a daily basis.
• Follow 5S protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum

Qualifications

and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or Equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
• Preferred: +1 years of experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting or electronics assembly.
• Familiarity with common test equipment, i.e., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS Chamber, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentations – accurately and consistently in English.
• Experience in stand-alone testing of electronic boards.
• Basic soldering experience and ability to use precision hand tools

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge and experience with testing electronics
• Familiar with IPC 610, recent IPC training, and ESD protocols
• Background in electronics testing or new electronics manufacturing or remanufacturing production. Prior military electronics experience will be equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft OS, HyperTerminal, Pro-comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

 

Physical Demands : (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills to perform precise tasks.
• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Required to see and distinguish small level components
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

 

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will generally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with frequent exposure to office and electronic testing equipment, as well as other environmental factors.
  The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is $30.50/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
• Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually.
• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (employee receives 60% of their salary while on STD.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. 

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationship with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...People like you! Wabtec

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.