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Electronics Technician

Emerson, Elyria, OH, United States


Job Description
Responsible for building prototypes incorporating electronic controls and PCB assemblies, setting up and conducting tests on electronic assemblies or components, performing failure analysis, documenting test results, basic repairs, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of electrical lab test equipment. The Electronics Technician collaborates with an Electronics Engineer and a Test Engineer in the development and testing of electronic components.

Responsibilities

Understand and apply safe working practices in the lab, including PPE and ESD equipment

Setup test equipment, data acquisition equipment and power supplies

Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic circuits and test equipment

Fabricate and assemble PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, electrical circuits and prototypes

Read and interpret technical/electrical drawings, layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Gather test data, formulate conclusions, and write test reports

Analyze failure modes and recommend improvements

Specify and purchase electrical components and equipment

Support 5S+1 and other waste elimination activities

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with work experience or internship in electrical/electronic equipment testing, design, diagnostics, troubleshooting, or repair

3+ years of relevant electrical/electronic work experience in a test laboratory, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, or repairs

Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrable practical skills in problem solving, root cause analysis, troubleshooting and repair

Experience working with E/E test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies, data acquisition equipment

Experience with E/E technologies such as Bluetooth, Li‑Ion battery testing, Brushless DC

Programming experience: LabVIEW or C/C++, BLDC firmware

Perform basic electrical calculations

Read, analyze, interpret and create technical documentation, procedures and regulations

Experience with PCB layout software and SMT equipment (Print, Pick/Place, Reflow oven)

Hand‑soldering of through‑hole and SMT components

Microsoft Office proficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship for work authorization.

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