Panel Builder Technician

Job Title: Electronics Assembly Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on building, wiring, and testing custom electronic test equipment for a wide range of applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and defense. The Electronics Assembly Technician works closely with a Project Engineer or Project Manager to solve technical issues, maintain project schedules, and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Build custom circuit boards and cables according to drawings, schematics, and customer specifications.
• Perform electronic assembly of wires and connectors, ensuring secure and reliable connections.
• Build and route wire harnesses for use in custom test equipment and control panels.
• Assemble, wire, modify, and test electromechanical systems based on engineering documentation and customer requirements.
• Build and wire control panels using OEM crimp tooling and related hand tools.
• Prepare wires through cutting, stripping, tinning, and soldering to meet quality and reliability standards.
• Perform soldering on printed circuit boards (PCB) and other electronic assemblies as required.
• Use diagnostic and test equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and power supplies, to conduct functional testing and troubleshoot

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related electrical discipline (Associate or Bachelor’s degree).
• Previous experience in automotive repair, electrical technology, electronics, or electronics testing.
• Experience assembling electronic test boards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and project leaders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in all assembly and testing tasks.

Why Work Here?

Team members benefit from a supportive, close-knit environment that values initiative and cross-departmental growth. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off with increased accrual over tenure, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and quarterly profit-sharing bonuses. The culture emphasizes a family feel, collaboration, and the opportunity to grow within a small, dynamic company where individual contributions are visible and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility with mild noise levels, focused on assembling and testing electronic equipment. Work involves frequent and consistent use of hands for detailed electronic assembly tasks. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, typically from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility as long as a consistent schedule is maintained.

This is a Permanent position based out of Westfield, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Westfield,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.