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About the Job

Who We Are:

Circuit Check is a high-energy, market-leading, provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and computer networking industries. At Circuit Check, we believe that innovation is a must, and that a challenging and robust environment where the work is consistently new and cutting edge is the best way to foster creativity. If you are ready to further your career in a fast-paced, technology driven organization where our test designs impact products that are used by millions of people around the world every day, then we invite you to join us at Circuit Check. Our design staff includes electrical, software, mechanical engineers, and project managers. Our systems are supported by staff throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Malaysia, and China.

Position Summary

The electronics engineering technician partners with the manufacturing teams and multiple engineering disciplines across the organization in all areas of mechanical and electrical/electronic design.

This position reports to the Electrical Integration Manager of the Functional Test group and is classified as non-exempt according the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act).

What You’ll Be Doing

The electronics engineering technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The position applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The electronics technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing as well as field service duties.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
• Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Maintain TSE Lab Environment
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees
• Manages, creates, and perform parts entry into IFS ERP system
• Configures and modifies CCITest sequences
• Provides field support at the customer site for test system installation as well as repairs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An Associate’s degree in electronics or related field is required with a minimum of 6 years of work experience in electronics performing similar functions.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes
• Solid analytical skills; able to resolve complex technical problems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (blueprints and schematics) and specifications
• Requires a strong initiative, proactive nature and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to work in a changing, fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and security of intellectual property (ITAR, Prototype)

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

This position requires simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating of the hands to assemble, operate tooling and testing equipment

• Regular exposure to manufacturing areas which may entail exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes, and other attributes common to this environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Majority of time is spent in usual office working conditions

• Ability to sit for extended lengths of time is required; bend, reach, stoop and twist as required
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; risk of electrical shock.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

The wage range is $26 to $35 per hour. The hiring manager will determine the final starting wage (within the range above) based on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation includes hourly base rate and performance-based quarterly profit sharing. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, employer paid term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement program with employer match. Paid leave includes paid time off and holiday pay.

Circuit Check, Inc is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. No employee nor applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.