Electronics Technician

AEM•Hayward, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

AEM is seeking a highly motivated Electronics Technician to build, test, repair, modify, and calibrate a variety of electromechanical devices and electronics. The role supports production, engineering, and manufacturing engineering activities and includes troubleshooting circuit boards, assemblies, and final systems down to the component level. This is an on-site position at AEM’s Hayward, California location and is part of the Teamsters Local 853 union, which requires membership. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must pass background and drug screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
Knowledge and skill in troubleshooting electronics problems.
Knowledge of general electronics, including DC, AC, RF, and logic.
Knowledge of satellite and radio telemetry data communication technologies.
Skill in using standard test equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and DMMs.
Experience with PIC programming platforms such as MPLAB and Quickwriter.
Mechanically inclined.
Ability to lift, bend, twist, walk, and reach frequently.
Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing or sitting for long periods.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.
Must pass background and drug screening.
Must become a member of the Teamsters Local 853 union.

Nice To Haves

Surface-mount soldering skills.
At least two years of previous work experience in an electronic or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of production operations and operate machinery and equipment.
Maintain quality control and take responsibility for the safety features and quality of assigned items.
Set up and organize the work area and obtain required materials, supplies, and equipment.
Keep premises clean and orderly and make minor repairs.
Complete required paperwork.
Assist with coordination and delegation of work.
Install, repair, modify, and calibrate equipment used in electronics production or repair.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Test and troubleshoot circuit boards, assemblies, and final systems to the component level.
Create, update, and document test procedures.
Perform simple repairs and component removal or replacement.
Perform basic surface-mount modification and rework.
Analyze the consistency, completeness, and accuracy of collected data to ensure system reliability.
Support the Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams as needed.