Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician Department: Repair (116). Employment Type: Full Time. Location: Chester, CT. Reporting To: Jim Carey. Description The Repair Department is a part of Whelen’s Customer Service Department. Electronic Technicians repair or replace automotive or aviation products that are sent in from the field that need to be serviced. This involves working all the way to the component level of the circuit and replacing those components or replacing the entire circuit board. Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuit boards, manufactured by Whelen Engineering, to the component level and return product to its original or upgraded design specifications. Communicate and document design problems, component failures and initial failures on newly designed product. Maintain high work output without sacrificing quality. Complete all administrative functions relating to documentation of work performed and regulatory requirements (Teardown Reports, FAA Form8130-3, Service Tag, Repair Instruction Checklist). Perform revision updates, rebuild, or repair to drawing specifications using a variety of hand tools, test fixtures, electronic test equipment and soldering equipment. Education and Experience Ability to read electronic assembly and schematic drawings. Must read and write in English. Computer literate. Ability to learn and maintain J-STD-10 and IPC-a-610II Soldering Standards. Work in a team environment. Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate safety and service functions. Take Electronic Technician Test for skill level assessment. Minimum completion of 2 years Electronic Technical Training (Private or Military). Must be able to communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and third parties; conversant in English. Physical Demands and Abilities Normal Color Vision. Vision: Close vision; ability to work on electronic circuit boards with very small electronic components with the use of a microscope. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 40 pounds. Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands, and arm length, stoop, kneel and crouch. Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whelen Engineering