Electronic Technician

Matrix Design Group•Newburgh, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally. We are currently seeking an Electronics Technician. This role involves assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities on various PCBs, general electrical and/or mechanical subassemblies in support of the product development lead by the hardware engineering group. Most of the work will be performed in an electronics laboratory setting. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position. This position reports to the Manager of Hardware Systems.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED equivalent
3+ years of soldering experience
2-year experience in assembly/rework/repair of electronic equipment either professionally or as a hobby
Must have excellent soldering skills (both through-hole and surface mount technology)
Must have good working knowledge of basic analog and digital circuits and techniques
Must have basic electrical test, measurement, and troubleshooting skills
Experience using various types of lab test equipment including but not limited to DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.
Mechanical aptitude – hand tools, crimpers, microscopes
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and component BOMs
Good communication skills
Ability to manage time and keep up with multiple projects
Must understand computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Read and understand electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and component bills-of-materials (BOMs) to identify location and orientation of components on printed circuit board assemblies
Assemble, modify and/or repair printed circuit board assemblies to support engineering development activities
Populate, depopulate, or replace various types of electronic components on printed circuit boards using through-hole and/or surface mount soldering techniques
Carryout basic electrical troubleshooting on malfunctioning printed circuit board assemblies or product assemblies to identify issues
Maintain inventory of tools and supplies to support development activities, such as soldering supplies and consumables, heat shrink, hook-up wire, common components, etc.
Organize and maintain order in the electronics lab and personal workspaces
Coordinate the calibration of test equipment and maintain calibration records
Perform or assist in performing electrical tests on devices, PCB assemblies or components
Observe and log measurements during tests and provide data to engineering
Assist in setup and teardown of equipment for large scale or system level tests
Build-up product assemblies for development, testing, and occasionally very low volume production
May occasionally assist in manufacturing or repairs departments during high demand periods to reduce the production time or turn-around times.