Hardware Technician

Emerson•Elyria, OH

About The Position

The Hardware Technician inspects, diagnoses, repairs, tests, modifies, and improves electronic equipment, assemblies, and systems at the electronic component level. The role involves troubleshooting hardware failures, performing root cause analysis, completing repairs and rework, and verifying functionality through testing and validation. The technician uses specialized tools and electronic test equipment to ensure products meet quality, reliability, and performance standards, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The position works with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve product issues and improve reliability, while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements and keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic hardware.
Ability to diagnose failures at the board and component level.
Proficiency using electronic test and measurement equipment.
Experience with soldering, desoldering, and electronic rework techniques.
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical drawings.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Basic computer skills and experience documenting work activities.

Nice To Haves

IPC soldering certification or similar electronics assembly certification.
Experience supporting manufacturing, service, repair, or laboratory environments.
Familiarity with surface mount (SMT) and through-hole component repair.
Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of quality systems and electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment, assemblies, printed circuit boards, and systems to the component level.
Perform diagnostic testing to identify hardware failures, defects, and performance issues.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
Replace and rework electronic components using soldering and desoldering techniques.
Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and other test equipment to evaluate product performance.
Conduct functional, environmental, and validation testing of repaired or modified hardware.
Document repair activities, test results, failure analyses, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve product issues and improve reliability.
Participate in root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive action efforts.
Recommend and implement improvements to electronic hardware, repair processes, and testing methods.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.