Electronic Technician

Knowles • Liberty, SC

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About The Position

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Electronic Technician to support its supercapacitor module team. The role focuses on modifying PCB layouts, interpreting advanced electrical schematics, and performing precise soldering and debugging on complex circuit boards. The technician will also conduct qualification testing and document technical results. The position may require access to technical data controlled under ITAR or EAR; compliance with those regulations is a condition of employment, and applicants must be U.S. persons or otherwise authorized to access controlled technical data.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand designs and manufactures custom high-energy discharge capacitors for medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications. The company states that it provides a competitive and fair total compensation package. Starting base pay is $65,000 to $85,000 per year; individual compensation decisions consider factors including experience, skills, location cost of living, schedule, and salaries of similarly situated employees.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a highly related technical field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience.
• Proven experience reading schematics, debugging boards, and designing PCB layouts.
• Expert familiarity with precision soldering equipment, including hot-air rework stations and fine-tip irons, and electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Exceptional board-level troubleshooting logic.
• Strong technical writing capability.
• Excellent manual dexterity and keen attention to detail.
• Applicants must be U.S. persons or have the necessary authorization to access ITAR/EAR-controlled technical data; compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and analyze complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Design and modify PCB layouts and schematics using Altium.
• Perform precision soldering and desoldering on PCBs, including SMT, fine-pitch component, and through-hole rework.
• Debug printed circuit boards at the component level, identifying short circuits, open traces, cold solder joints, and faulty components.
• Perform design and qualification testing, including functional, environmental, thermal, and stress testing, on prototypes and production units.
• Set up specialized test fixtures, automated test equipment (ATE), and data acquisition systems to validate product safety, performance, and compliance.
• Write detailed test reports documenting test environments, procedures, raw data, and finalized results.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree