Electronics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Technician

Contract/ Contract to Hire/Direct Hire

M-F 40 hours weekly, 100% ON SITE

Flexible Day shift start time, TBD

Hourly rate on contract is $35-$40 per hour $75,000 to $80,000 per annum

Client is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician in the Boston Metro area.   Candidate will be responsible to assemble, repair, debug and diagnose electrical controllers. Occasionally assemble and debug PCB boards. Install and wire up power supplies and controllers in a tool. Respond to requests for electrical repairs and breakdowns as well as perform routine maintenance and upgrade equipment as necessary.

Candidates must know how to troubleshoot basic functioning of equipment. We prefer applicants who have at least two years of professional technician experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and assessments of new systems and repairs to ensure quality
• Wire, Assemble, check, test and install electrical panels, wire harnesses, and other electrical equipment
• Solder, Assemble, check, test and install PCB boards
• Respond quickly to all service requests and efficiently troubleshoot and repair/replace electrical systems
• Communicate estimated timelines for repairs to those impacted
• Install new equipment and do wiring to expand infrastructure as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule
• Log all services/work performed and report progress to management
• Create, modify and maintain Drawings/BOM/ECOs/Work Instructions etc. documentation.
• Organize electrical/mechanical parts and maintains the local engineering stock.

Requirements and Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher in electrical engineering technology
• Knowledge of basic electrical components like resisters, capacitor, inductors, diodes, relays, contactors, circuit breakers etc.
• Experience of soldering electrical components and PCB assemblies.
• Experience wiring control panels and making wiring harnesses.
• Knowledge of OrCAD or similar schematic capture or CAD drawing or electric wiring diagram software.
• Ability to understand and create technical drawings/diagrams and documentation
• Knowledge of test equipment like multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Proficient to use manual and power tools
• Basic knowledge about BOM/ECO life cycle process
• Able to handle heavy items like heavy power supplies and assemblies
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner who is open and eager to learn new systems and components.
• Understanding of analog and digital signals/circuits is a plus
• Familiarity with use of Opto22 modules and components is a plus

Working Conditions:
The employee will be required at times to lift as much as 50 pounds ( 2 person lift) or the specific weight limits specified by the supplier of the part. The employee is expected to follow all Client and site safety rules