Electronics Technician

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

17d • $33 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics is hiring an Electronics Technician at its Lynnwood, Washington location. The technician works under limited direction or supervision to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic or mechanical products, parts, equipment, and systems. Work includes applying principles of electronics, electrical circuitry, and electronic testing to products such as instrumentation, digital and analog electronics, test equipment, and electromechanical products.

The position supports production testing and troubleshooting, including testing units across programs and working on more complex units under limited supervision. The technician documents testing and failures, supports continuous-improvement initiatives, maintains equipment records, and cross-trains less experienced technicians. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and may involve occasional customer-support travel.

The listed schedules are first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00–10:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., depending on department. Overtime may be necessary. The salary ranges are $33.41–$43.61 for Level II and $42.94–$55.62 for Level III. Certain positions may require access to controlled data or information; where such access is required, only U.S. persons will be considered under ITAR requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field, or equivalent educational experience.
• Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting methods and procedures and of circuitry or mechanical characteristics relevant to the assigned area; 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 communicating and understanding 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 and ability to 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 through experience or another recognized educational institution.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other 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 product design and production.
• 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 follow manufacturing and engineering instructions when testing assembled electronic or mechanical units.
• Create non-conformance reports that detail testing performed, failures, and initial root-cause investigation results.
• Perform testing operations within the assigned functional area.
• Interpret and follow work orders, drawings, schematics, test procedures, failure reports, manuals, and applicable engineering and production specifications.
• Calibrate or adjust units using appropriate component selection, potentiometer adjustment, positioning, shimming, tension or coil adjustments, and bearing or gear adjustments.
• Perform mathematical calculations involving electrical values, flow rate, mass, and mechanical dimensions and adjustments.
• Perform 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 test equipment, including meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, altitude chambers, flow meters, and hi-pot equipment.
• Test units in other programs and units of greater complexity under limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot production failures to the component level.
• Follow OSHA and Crane safety practices.
• 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.
• Work overtime when necessary.
• Support customer visits and internal and external audits.
• Work with design and test engineering when production problems arise.
• Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
• 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 6 months of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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