Electronics Technician

Ametek, Inc.•Riverside Township, KS

13d

About The Position

As an Electronics Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and test electronic or electromechanical aircraft units to support department output objectives. The role includes complex technical work involving assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical instruments, often down to the component level. You will use assembly prints, mechanical part drawings, schematics, and electronic test equipment to diagnose and resolve issues, then document and communicate failure-analysis results. Depending on the assigned focus area, the position requires understanding electronic component functionality and interpreting electrical schematics, or interpreting mechanical assembly prints. The technician also contributes to production documentation, maintains production or test equipment, trains production operators and technicians, repairs products, and supports production goals. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

An associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology is preferred; comparable hands-on technician experience will also be considered.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency, including identifying appropriate use cases and critically evaluating AI-generated outputs.
Two years of prior experience in production and/or manufacturing.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to develop and encourage original, creative, and successful approaches to issues, continually improve processes, and take smart risks.
Motivated, quick-learning, and capable of working independently.
Aptitude and physical ability to learn soldering and become solder certified.
Knowledge of prototype and assembly drawings and blueprint reading.
Ability to perform complex, critical soldering and mechanical assembly requiring extensive knowledge of techniques, tools, materials, military standards, and ISO 9000.

Nice To Haves

Experience manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, or repairing analog and digital circuits in aircraft instruments or other electronics.
Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical instruments.
Troubleshoot aircraft units, often to the component level, using assembly prints, mechanical part drawings, schematics, and electronic equipment.
Perform, document, and communicate failure-analysis results.
Interpret electrical schematics or mechanical assembly prints, depending on the assigned focus area.
Use mechanical assembly tools and electronic test devices proficiently.
Assist in developing production documentation, including work instructions and troubleshooting aids.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on production and/or test equipment.
Provide training to production operators and technicians.
Repair products and contribute toward production goals.
Meet expectations for quality of work, attendance, and productivity.
Learn job duties within the assigned area.