Repair Technician (RF Electronics)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•             Test, diagnose and repair electro-mechanical equipment utilizing an array of test equipment including oscilloscopes, radio test sets and signal analyzers

•             Test, diagnose and repair PCBA’s down to component level in accordance with IPC level 2 and 3

•             Safety test customer and production equipment

•             Enter symptom, fault diagnosis and fix onto appropriate IT systems and fault databases

•             Accurately record productive and non-productive hours on our ERP system

•             Forecast and monitor job costs (labor and materials) to ensure repairs remain economical / profitable. Liaise with supervision in the event products are forecast to be beyond economic repair.

•             Monitor and implement CSD actions and change notices to upgrade customer equipment as required

•             Recognize repeat failures within repairs and highlight trends to production engineering and supervision

•             Ensure all equipment is within calibration and appropriate safety certifications (PAT) prior to use

•             Maintain the job status on our IT systems including T-Card and ERP

•             Produce test and repair customer documentation

•             Provide updates to Customer Services Department on customers’ equipment repair status, & repair costing

•             Apply ‘5S’ and LEAN manufacturing techniques to the workplace

•             Report any difficulties/problems/concerns to the Supervisor.

•             Conduct other Product Technical Services tasks as requested by the Supervisor

•             Understand and comply with Company and departmental policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aptitude or experience working with electronics, soldering techniques (IPC 610, J-STD or similar), electrical test equipment, and/or electrical testing.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Enrolled in or will be completing a 2-4 year Technical Degree program or technical school certification. Preferably in electronics, electrical engineering technology, electrical testing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the test, troubleshooting and repair of digital, analog and RF circuits to the component level. 
• Knowledge of RF circuit theory preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a U.S. government background check investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. 
• For successful performance of this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions