Senior Electronic Technician

Ametek, Inc. • City of Rochester, NY

5d

About The Position

Conduct simple and complex electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and printed circuit boards using multiple types of test equipment to verify that units function according to specifications. Troubleshoot and document failures as required.

The Senior Technician reads and understands technical documents and procedures to set up and test products using multiple pieces of test equipment. The role includes troubleshooting complex printed circuit boards to the component level when required and cost-effective. The technician is expected to have thorough technical knowledge of all products in their work group, be willing to cross-train on all products, work effectively in a team, and communicate with customers and other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in an electronics or engineering field.
• Three years of experience as an electronic technician or engineer.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair printed circuit boards to the component level when required and cost-effective.
• Proficiency in soldering SMT parts.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with customers and other departments.
• Knowledge of computers and programs used to communicate with products.

Nice To Haves

• Proven problem-solving skills and methodology.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand test schedules, work orders, test manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test procedures.
• Provide customers with technical backup information and hands-on assistance to help them operate and maintain equipment used in various applications.
• Install, troubleshoot, test, and repair products as assigned or directed; solder SMT parts.
• Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and parts according to procedures and drawings.
• Connect units under test to test equipment, including signal generators, frequency meters, test fixtures, and other electronic test equipment.
• Analyze test results for defective units to determine failure causes, compare results with specifications, record test data, and document failures and repairs.
• Replace defective wiring and components when cost-effective; troubleshoot and repair to the component level, record defects, and return repaired units to inventory.
• Confer with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others about testing procedures and results, and resolve problems.
• Recommend corrective action to drawings, procedures, and related materials.
• Use computers and programs to communicate with products; learn Oracle and defect databases, and handle inventory transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family medical leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for career advancement within the business unit and across AMETEK business entities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior