Electronics R&D Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a builder, a problem-solver, and a tech enthusiast?

FinishLinePDS is looking for a hands-on  Electronics R&D Technician to help us turn "what if" into "here it is." In this role, you won't just be following schematics—you’ll be helping to refine them. You will work side-by-side with our engineering team to prototype, test, and troubleshoot the next generation of products.

What You’ll Do:

• Prototype Assembly: Build complex PCBA prototypes, including fine-pitch SMT soldering, wire harness fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Testing & Validation: Execute test plans to verify hardware performance, thermal limits, and signal integrity using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and DMMs.
• Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis on failed boards down to the component level.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed lab notes and assist engineers in updating schematics or BOMs (Bill of Materials) based on build findings.
• Lab Management: Keep the R&D lab "innovation-ready" by managing component inventory and calibrating equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

• The Hands: Expert soldering skills (SMT and Through-hole). Experience with rework stations and microscopic assembly is a major plus.
• The Brain: Ability to read and interpret complex electronic schematics and PCB layouts.
• The Tools: Proficiency with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Power Supplies). Experience with Altium, Eagle, or KiCad is a bonus.
• The Mindset: A "hacker" mentality. You enjoy taking things apart to see how they work and don't stop until you find the solution to a bug.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience in an electronics lab or manufacturing environment, or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.

Why Join our team

• Innovation First: Work on cutting-edge technology before it ever hits the market.
• Growth: We invest in our team
• Competitive Package: Competitive Salary and health benefits.
• Culture: A collaborative environment where the best idea wins, regardless of your title.

\nCompany Description

Why Finish Line PDS?
At a large company, you may own one small piece of a product.
Here, you'll have the opportunity to influence the whole thing.
You'll work directly with clients and company leadership, collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, influence technical decisions, mentor engineers, and help build the processes that define our electrical engineering organization.
You'll see your work go from an idea on a whiteboard to a working prototype and, ultimately, a product.

Company Description

Why Finish Line PDS?\nAt a large company, you may own one small piece of a product.\nHere, you'll have the opportunity to influence the whole thing.\nYou'll work directly with clients and company leadership, collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, influence technical decisions, mentor engineers, and help build the processes that define our electrical engineering organization.\nYou'll see your work go from an idea on a whiteboard to a working prototype and, ultimately, a product.