Electronic Technician

INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. • Chesapeake, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Technician performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, modification, and testing of electronic and electro-mechanical products at the board, sub-assembly, and system level. This role serves as a senior technical resource within the repair operation, handling complex failures, ambiguous issues, and repeat defects. The Electronic Technician works closely with engineering, quality, and repair logistics teams to improve repair effectiveness, reduce recurrence, and support product reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 5–8 years of experience in electronics repair, testing, or manufacturing support
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics and circuit behavior
• Proven experience with component-level PCB repair and rework
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40–50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics or related field
• Experience with automated test systems or custom test fixtures
• Experience supporting engineering changes and new product introductions
• Familiarity with problem-solving methods

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth troubleshooting of electronic circuits, PCBAs, and electronic sub-assemblies
• Diagnose complex, intermittent, or repeat failures using schematics, datasheets, and test data
• Perform component-level repair, rework, and modification (through-hole and SMT)
• Support failure analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Recommend repair methods, test approaches, and tooling improvements
• Develop or refine test methods, fixtures, and diagnostic procedures
• Execute advanced functional, electrical, and stress testing
• Validate repairs against engineering specifications and performance requirements
• Support engineering change orders, product updates, and design-for-repair initiatives
• Provide technical feedback to engineering on design or manufacturability concerns
• Author or update repair procedures, troubleshooting guides, and test documentation
• Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of failure modes, repairs, and test results
• Contribute to technical reports, trend analysis, and corrective action documentation
• Adhere to ESD, handling, and safety requirements at all times
• Ensure compliance with IPC, ISO, ESD, and internal quality standards
• Support audits, inspections, and customer technical reviews
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts to reduce repair time and repeat failures
• Mentor Repair Technicians on advanced troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Serve as escalation point for complex technical repair issues
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams on cross-functional initiatives
• Support training and onboarding for technical staff
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of new tools, equipment, and technologies

Benefits

• challenging tasks and responsibilities in a successful team with a pleasant working atmosphere and the opportunity for personal and professional growth
• generous vacation package
• 401K
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED