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Put Your Electronics Expertise to Work – Now Hiring an Electronics Circuit Card Rework, Test & Troubleshooting Technician (Advanced Controls Dept)

Location: Tucson, AZ | Schedule: 1st shift, 6am-2:30pm | Payrate: $23/hour

Help Keep Critical Systems Performing at Their Best

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading organization in the electronics manufacturing industry to hire a skilled Electronics Circuit Card Rework – Test & Troubleshooting Technician.

In this role, you will support the repair, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic circuit card assemblies and aircraft components. Your technical expertise will help ensure products meet strict quality and regulatory standards, including those required by FAA repair operations. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys solving technical problems, working with precision electronics, and contributing to high-quality production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

As an Electronics Circuit Card Rework and Troubleshooting Technician, you will work on complex electronic assemblies and provide technical support to manufacturing operations. Responsibilities may include:

Circuit Card Rework and Repair

• Perform assembly, disassembly, analysis, repair, rework, reassembly, and testing of aircraft components and circuit card assemblies

• Troubleshoot and repair products according to established procedures and regulatory standards

• Recommend corrective actions required to return components to service in compliance with FAA and other regulatory requirements

Testing and Diagnostics

• Conduct in-circuit and functional testing using automated test equipment

• Analyze failures and identify root causes of component or assembly issues

• Inspect and verify product performance following repair or rework

Assembly and Equipment Operation

• Perform manual assembly and disassembly of electronic assemblies

• Conduct precision hand soldering and operate automated assembly equipment

• Perform machine setups, feeder repairs, and basic preventative maintenance on production equipment

Quality and Process Support

• Identify and resolve issues within the board assembly process or component performance

• Ensure adherence to soldering specifications, product quality standards, and SMT processing procedures

• Maintain accurate documentation and records in company systems

Team Collaboration

• Provide guidance and demonstrate work methods to new employees when needed

• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians, and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to internal teams

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma with additional technical coursework, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in electronics manufacturing, circuit card assembly, or repair

• Required site-specific technical certifications as defined by operations

• Strong understanding of circuit board assembly processes and product workflow

• Experience with hand soldering, electronic assembly, and automated test equipment

• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronic assemblies

• Knowledge of soldering specifications and SMT processing systems

• Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain assembly tools and soldering equipment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality

• Basic proficiency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, and documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace or aviation

• Knowledge of in-circuit and functional test fixturing

• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing systems and process flow

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across production teams

• Experience helping guide or train technicians within production environments

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, machinery, and temperature variations. The position requires sustained visual focus on detailed electronic assemblies, repetitive hand movements requiring strong manual dexterity, and occasional lifting of materials.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced electronics technician who excels at troubleshooting complex circuit assemblies and ensuring the highest quality standards, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and join a team supporting advanced electronics manufacturing and critical component repair in the Advanced Controls Department.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $23.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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