Electronic Technician

Job Description

Position: Electronics Technician

Position Type : Direct Hire

Location: Ionia, MI

Shift: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, 4 days on / 3 days off; working every other weekend

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment and control systems within an established Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting DC rectifiers, drives, and laser positioning systems down to the component level, identifying the source of equipment issues and making the necessary repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, electrical systems, and controls or industrial maintenance, along with experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment. Previous plating or rectifier experience is a plus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair DC rectifiers, drives, laser positioning systems, and other electronic equipment down to the component level.
• Identify faulty electronic components, circuitry, wiring, and control systems and determine the appropriate repairs or replacements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components, electrical systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machine controls, PLCs, sensors, electrical hardware, and control wiring.
• Support PLC programming, troubleshooting, modifications, and machine control systems.
• Troubleshoot and support automated manufacturing equipment, production systems, and related controls.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment and assist with programming, repairs, and modifications as needed.
• Use electrical and electronic testing equipment to test components, analyze results, and determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Diagnose issues involving electrical circuitry, sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and related equipment.
• Use appropriate hand tools, soldering equipment, and testing equipment to repair or replace defective components.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and field representatives to identify and obtain replacement parts.
• Make technical decisions regarding troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Support preventative maintenance efforts by identifying and addressing potential electronic, electrical, and controls issues.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, electrical requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding requirements, and workplace safety standards.
• Participate in required department, safety, quality, PLC, controls, and other training programs.
• Follow established quality management procedures and applicable manufacturing requirements.
• Follow the facility's Environmental Management System and responsibilities related to environmental compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of electronics, machine controls, PLCs, automation, robotics, and related industry practices.
• Perform additional electronics, electrical, controls, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in controls, electronics, electrical, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong electronic and electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues down to the component level.
• Experience with machine controls, PLCs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical drives, motor controls, and related equipment.
• Experience with sensors, electrical hardware, control wiring, and electrical circuitry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with robotic troubleshooting and programming is beneficial.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and soldering equipment to diagnose and repair electronic components.
• Experience with CADKey or similar CAD/design software is preferred.
• Previous experience with plating equipment or DC rectifiers is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical and safety codes.
• Ability to apply mathematical methods and formulas to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Strong time management, organizational, reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and physically implement equipment designs.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers, testing equipment, hand tools, soldering equipment, and other electronic equipment.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug test.