Electronics Technician

Crane Company • Fort Walton Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is hiring an Electronics Technician II for its Defense Power business in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Working under limited direction and supervision, the technician tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electronic or mechanical products, parts, equipment, and systems. The role applies principles of electronics, electrical circuitry, and electronic testing to production equipment and products, including computer equipment, instrumentation, digital and analog electronics, test equipment, and electromechanical products.

The position works with engineering and manufacturing documentation and performs automated and manual testing, calibration, adjustment, failure investigation, and component-level troubleshooting. It also involves documenting test results and equipment operation, cross-training less experienced technicians, and taking a leadership role in the value stream. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on a 9/80 schedule. Overtime may be required when necessary.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent educational experience.
• Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting methods and procedures, circuitry, or mechanical characteristics relevant to the assigned area, and the ability to devise and adapt approaches.
• Familiarity with product flow in a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Working knowledge of computer systems.
• Good oral expression and comprehension, including the ability to communicate verbally and understand spoken information.
• Good written expression and comprehension in English.
• Ability to learn new test software and equipment and identify abnormal conditions in equipment and products.
• Manual and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects and make precisely coordinated movements.
• Ability to work in multiple software systems, including time entry, data entry, online training, PDM, and MRP systems.
• Associate degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience or another recognized educational institution.
• Eligibility to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering, electronics, science, and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in the design and production of goods and services.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings, and use manufacturing and engineering instructions to test assembled electronic or mechanical units.
• Create non-conformance reports describing testing performed, failures, and initial root-cause investigation results.
• Perform testing operations within the assigned functional area.
• Interpret and follow work orders, drawings, schematics, functional and acceptance test procedures, failure reports, manuals, and applicable engineering and production specifications.
• Calibrate and adjust assigned units using appropriate methods, including component selection, potentiometer adjustment, positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, and bearing or gear adjustments.
• Perform mathematical calculations involving electrical values, flow rate and mass, mechanical dimensions, and adjustments.
• Conduct automated and performance testing using automated test equipment and special test consoles, including vibration, burn-in, thermal-cycle, flying-probe, and ICT testing.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and interpret results from manual standard and special-purpose test equipment appropriate to the assigned product area.
• Test units from other programs and units of greater complexity under limited supervision.
• Follow safe work practices established by OSHA and Crane policy.
• Support Crane Business System initiatives, including 5S, KPIs, Standard Work, and problem solving.
• Maintain system logs and manuals documenting equipment testing and operation.
• Cross-train less experienced technicians and take a leadership role in the value stream.
• Troubleshoot production failures to the component level.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Support customer visits and internal and external audits.
• Perform minimal work under a microscope or soldering.
• Work with design and test engineering to address production problems.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligibility after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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