Repair Technician I

Repair Technician I

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Recognized technical qualification or relevant experience. (In U.S., Associates Degree in Electronics or Electronics Technology preferred or equivalent military education and experience.)
• IPC 610/7721 required.
• Ability to obtain relevant region specific regulatory repairman certification(s).
• 5 – 8 years bench experience in an electronic systems repair environment.
• Must be able to test and troubleshoot complex analog and digital electronics systems to the component level and secure or remove parts using various methods such as soldering, crimping, fastening and gluing.
• Ability to operate programmable auto-testers, samplers, real-time oscilloscopes, pulse generators, meters, power supplies, and special test fixtures.
• Must possess advanced skill in reading and interpreting schematics and other technical publications in order to facilitate troubleshooting, repair and testing.
• Understanding of electronic circuit design for fault isolation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work on complex miniature electromechanical devices using common hand tools.
• Use advanced soldering techniques on surface mount technology where acrylic conformal coating is used is required.
• Advanced ability in the use of power tools.
• Effectively communicate with shop supervision, Engineering and Quality departments to solve technical repair problems.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. May be informal team leader.

Responsibilities

• Perform the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform hand set-ups for digital tests, recognize failures and set-up problems and determine need for appropriate verification.
• Record required information on all repairs and publication discrepancies.
• Regularly assist test or design engineers with fabricating and assembling electronics subassemblies for prototype test fixtures or systems from schematics, rough sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Lead special projects and repair programs; May train lower level Repair Technicians and customers.
• Prepares written reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics Technology preferred or equivalent military education and experience.