Electronic Technician

Snap-on Inc•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Responsible for performing set-up calibration, testing, troubleshooting of circuits, component instruments, and mechanical assemblies. Determines and may develop test specification, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Operate AC test fixtures, real time oscilloscopes, pulse generators, meters, and power supplies.

Requirements

AA degree minimum
4 – 5 years of applicable experience relating to the job functions
Requires experience in simple repairs or component replacement, reading, writing and intermediate arithmetic skills, and ability to use hand tools and testing equipment
Detail oriented, able to follow verbal and written instructions with good communication skills, and an ability to resolve conflicts
Ability to understand, read, and write English fluently
Have good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas
Ability to work from engineering orders, including verbal instructions and sketches
Should have the ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and perform simple mathematical calculations
Ability to solder, crimp, lug, ink stamp, layout, and other tasks related to industry field
Computer literate; knowledge of Windows based applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to read schematics, wire lists, blueprints, and parts lists

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and electronic assembly of products including hand soldered circuit board assemblies using written instructions, blue print specifications, and industry standards
Create complete wire harness assemblies, via wire selection, cutting, stripping, crimping and tinning of wire per design blueprint specifications, schematics, wire lists, and IPC standards
Assemble and rework chassis, cables, harnesses, and cards including printed wiring boards, wire wraps, and surface mount methods
Perform minor assembly of chassis mechanically and wire using schematics and industry standards
Arrange flows of assembly operation
Populate and solder PCBs
Perform continuity checks of completed assemblies
Rework products per engineering change orders as necessary
Provide assistance with building electronic and mechanical prototypes and test fixtures
Layout of harnesses with and without harness boards
Integrate subassemblies into higher-level assemblies
Integrate electrical components into products
Ability to work with others and perform under a demanding schedule
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, and environmental standards
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned, including clean-up and department organization