Electronics Assembly and Test Technician

Eaton Corporation • Manhattan, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is hiring an Electronics Assembly and Test Technician at its Manhattan, Kansas facility. The site has approximately 65 employees and produces commercial and military aircraft systems and components. The role pays $18.45 per hour; the stated rate is a general guideline and may vary based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional mandatory overtime.

The technician performs precision electronics assembly tasks, including placing and soldering small components onto printed circuit boards, inspecting components and assemblies, applying epoxies and coatings, and installing hardware with handheld tools. The role also includes maintaining production documentation and the assigned workbench and equipment, as well as other related electronics manufacturing tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution and must meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or relocation benefits for this position; generally, candidates must live within 50 miles of the work location, with an exemption for active-duty military service member candidates. The role requires visual inspection through a microscope, passing an eye exam (glasses or contacts are acceptable), dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tiny components, and the ability to read and follow production procedures. Eaton describes its equal employment opportunity, fair chance employment, and reasonable accommodation practices. Benefits include health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; eligibility and availability may vary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Must be able to visually inspect products or parts through a microscope.
• Must pass an eye exam; glasses or contacts are acceptable.
• Controlled hand dexterity to work with tweezers, soldering irons, and tiny components.
• Controlled hand-eye coordination to manipulate tiny components under a microscope.
• Ability to read and follow production procedures.
• Applicants generally must be within a 50-mile radius of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
• Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in electronic circuit board assembly and/or hand soldering electronics.

Responsibilities

• Precisely place small electronic components onto printed circuit boards.
• Solder electronic components onto printed circuit boards.
• Visually inspect electronic components and assemblies part by part.
• Apply epoxies, coatings, and silicone to electronic assemblies.
• Install hardware such as screws and nuts using handheld tools.
• Maintain and track production documentation.
• Organize and maintain the issued workbench and equipment.
• Perform other related electronics manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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