Electronics Technician

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Electronics Technician role involves testing and inspecting electronic and mechanical devices, documenting results, and troubleshooting issues related to locomotive electronics. Responsibilities include performing functional tests, troubleshooting at the board level, identifying root causes, and implementing preventative measures. The technician will also need to conduct tests based on written procedures, repair and replace electronic components, read schematics, and meet quality standards. The role requires following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and adapting to changing priorities. The company offers two possible work schedules, Monday to Thursday, either 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Must have:
  • Perform functional tests on products at sub-assembly and final assembly level.
  • Troubleshoot and repair failed products or subassemblies to the board level.
  • Follow ESD and IPC processes for component rework.
  • Read and understand schematic drawings.
  • Meet quality standards and complete work orders.
Good to have:
  • Associate’s degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of bench technician experience.
  • Knowledge of common test equipment.
  • Experience in new manufacturing/remanufacturing work environments.
  • Familiarity with IPC and ESD requirements.

Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It's not just about your career or job title...It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Summary: Our Electronics Technicians are responsible for testing and inspecting precision electronical and mechanical devices, documenting and reporting tests results and troubleshooting issues. This role focuses on working with locomotive electronics equipment, including cab control, signaling equipment, bench level test equipment and board-level troubleshooting.

For this position we offer two possible schedules:

  • Monday – Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Your schedule will be assigned upon hire.

Location: KRC 4800 Deramus Ave Kansas City, MO 64120

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform functional tests on products at the sub-assembly and final assembly level.
  • Troubleshoot and repair failed products or subassemblies to the board level.
  • Identify root cases and apply preventative measures while fixing the product.
  • Follow the ESD (Electric Static Discharge) and IPC (Institute for printed circuits), processes and procedures to performed board level re-work of component exchange.
  • Conduct test based on written procedures, verify current revision levels, and visually inspect product for appearance and workmanship prior to the final approval.
  • Repair and replace electronic components, using through-hole, SMT component repairment, hot air or traditional soldering methods.
  • Locate and interpret product documentation, including schematic drawings.
  • Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
  • Complete daily work orders/schedule based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
  • Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment as needed in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
  • Willing to cross-train and support other team members as needed
  • Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized on a daily basis.
  • Follow 5S protocol
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

  • Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or Equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
  • Preferred: +3 years of experience as a bench technician, troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies to the component level.
  • Knowledge of common test equipment i.e., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS chamber, etc.
  • Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentations – accurately and consistently in English.
  • Experience in stand-alone testing of electronic boards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:        

  • Experience in electronics new manufacturing/remanufacturing work environments.
  • Familiarity IPC, recent IPC training, and ESD requirements.
  • Skilled board level testing, troubleshooting and use of stand-alone internal equipment.
  • Background in electronics production or prior military electronics experience.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft OS, HyperTerminal, Pro-comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Regularly required to talk and hear.
  • This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills.
  • to perform precise tasks.
  • Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
  • Required to see and distinguish small level components
  • The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

  • The employee will generally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with frequent exposure to office and electronic testing equipment, as well as other environmental factors.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $26.00/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

    Who are we?

    Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

    Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

    Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

    Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationship with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

    To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

    We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles...People like you! Wabtec

    Who are we?

    Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

    Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

    Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

    Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

    To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

    We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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    Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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