Repair Station Test Technician

Astronics Corporation•Redmond, WA

1d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics AES is seeking a Repair Station Test Technician in Redmond, Washington. The technician performs in-house servicing and repair of company products at the established company repair station, following set procedures and standard operational guidelines with emphasis on 5S, safety, calibration, and quality. The role requires basic mechanical and electrical knowledge, with guidance from senior technicians as needed. The position diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software, and systems failures using established procedures; may set up, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies; and tests and troubleshoots less-complex assemblies or final systems. The technician reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, engineering instructions, and customer technical data to assemble electronics units in accordance with electronic theory, regulations, and customer requirements. Duties also include preparing and maintaining reports and records related to product failure trends and serviceability issues. Communication may include product support to obtain diagnostic or repair details, but generally does not involve direct client contact. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing. Employment is contingent on successful background screening and drug testing, and authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws where applicable.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a related field, or equivalent electronics military schooling and experience.
Typically 1–2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position.
Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Knowledge of industrial control software, including control and data acquisition software (HiPot).
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and solve problems.
Ability to obtain information from relevant sources and inspect equipment, products, or materials to identify errors, problems, or defects.
Mechanical knowledge, including knowledge of machines, tools, and their uses.
Deductive reasoning and ability to apply general rules to specific problems.
Ability to use computers and computer systems to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Ability to communicate information to supervisors and peers by telephone, in writing, by email, or in person.
Ability to analyze data or information by breaking it down to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Must successfully pass a background screening and drug test, including screening for cannabis use.
Must be authorized under applicable law to access any items subject to U.S. export-control laws that the position may involve.

Nice To Haves

High-power electronics and/or high-power avionics technician experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Perform in-house servicing and repair of company products at the established company repair station.
Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software, and systems failures using established procedures.
Occasionally set up, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies of repaired products.
Prepare reports for analysis of product failure trends and serviceability issues.
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Communicate with product support for information helpful to failure diagnostics or repair; generally, there is no direct client contact.
Test and troubleshoot less-complex assemblies and/or final systems.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, engineering instructions, and customer technical data to assemble electronics units in accordance with regulations and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.