Electronic Technician 1
*This is a 1-year contract position.
*This is an onsite position – Local to Buffalo, New York only, please
*This position is for 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM (hours include unpaid 30-minute lunch).
Description:
Aerospace / Defense client is seeking an Electronic Technician to join our team
of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of an Aerospace /Defense client in Buffalo, New York, an organization focused on the development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Enjoy a 9/80 Schedule – Every other Friday off
- Work in a Clean, Modern Facility – Bright, tidy, and organized
- Company Culture –Participate in regular on-site and off-site employee events
- Defining Possible – Our products are on the cutting edge of electronic warfare technology and play an important role in protecting our brave service members.
What You Will Get to Do:
- Test and troubleshoot RF products including RF microelectronics, RF amplifiers, switches, mixers, etc
- Test and troubleshoot digital circuit cards.
- Analyze equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in products and integrated test systems.
- Diagnose non-conformances using schematics, wiring diagrams, source control drawings, and other test procedures and equipment.
- Perform RF tuning on microelectronics, which requires working under a microscope for much of the workday
- Perform maintenance or calibration on test equipment
- Record and ensure validity of entries into data collection and test systems.
- Interpret and recommend corrective action to test findings.
- Execute proper documentation of actions performed in applicable forms
- Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
- Ability to learn tasks under a microscope on very small assemblies with outstanding manual dexterity and precision.
- Record production data accurately in travelers, shop floor systems, and quality records.
- Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to assist in the writing or modification of test procedures.
- Follow all safety, ESD, FOD, and cleanliness guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work area.
- Successfully complete in-house workmanship criteria training classes for continued employment.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Electronics knowledge gained through schooling, the military, or work experience
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow procedures and drawings
- Ability to work in a team environment
- US citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on use of the drawings, wire lists, source control drawings, or test procedures.
- Experience working with microelectronics and performing tuning under a microscope.
- Experience working with test equipment.
- Experience working with engineering teams.
- Experience with soldering and electronic assembly processes.
- Working knowledge of defense electronics, with a preference for Electronic Warfare systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a performance-based and metrics-driven culture.
- Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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