Luminescent Systems, a division Astronics Corporation, in East Aurora, NY is expanding its technician team. If you have experience working with electronics, work well in a multi-tasking team environment and have an interest in a new and rewarding career, we would like to meet with you and encourage you to apply.
Astronics is a publicly traded global aerospace company and a dynamic manufacturer for the aviation and aerospace market in commercial air transport, business/private jet, and military air/ground vehicles.
We offer a 9/80 work schedule where you can have every other Friday off. You will be offered benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date, including paid vacation/holidays, health/vision/dental insurance, quarterly bonuses based on company profitability, 401(k) with 3% company contribution, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other great benefits.
Essential duties and responsibilities
You will have an important role in the day-to-day operations supporting various product lines to ensure minimal down time. You will work closely with the technical and manufacturing teams directly contributing to the success of the organization. You will be involved primarily in troubleshooting of electronic products that are not passing various requirements during acceptance testing.
Some of the troubleshooting tasks you will be counted on to complete regularly are as follows:
- Using schematics and other design documentation to troubleshoot electronic circuits
- Performing detailed visual inspections for
- General workmanship and solder acceptability per IPC-610
- Component locations and orientations
- Proper wiring
- Setting up and executing acceptance tests to duplicate the problem identified
- Taking electrical measurements and analyzing the results
- Determining root cause
- Reviewing findings with the manufacturing and engineering teams
- Documenting steps taken and what was discovered
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read and understand circuit board schematics and layouts
- Familiarity with common electronic components (transistors, capacitors, resistors, inductors, diodes, regulators, and op-amps) and how to test these devices.
- Advanced capability using all types of electronic test and measurement equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators and spectrum analyzers.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated success in working in a team-based environment
Education and Experience
- Technical degree desired but not required
- 5 years minimum experience troubleshooting electronic circuits
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Person in accordance with ITAR.
Compensation
$25 - $30 per hour
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
