Electronics Technician

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Electrical Engineer for an opportunity in Palmdale. CA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position will perform a variety of tasks ranging from evaluations, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies such as cables and harnesses. A large portion of this position will be troubleshooting 1990 equipment with mixed technology.
  • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
  • Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
  • Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
  • Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustment, modifications, and replacements as directed.
  • Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
  • Installs, upgrades, and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
  • Position requires the use of Programming EPROMS, Huntron Tracker, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Frequency Analyzers, Multimeters, Bit Error Test Set, Power Fixtures, and Test Fixtures
  • Daily cable and harness techniques (wire cutting, stripping, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, pinning, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc.)
  • Route and build Cat5e/Cat6 cables in a rack and test functionality
  • Use customer schematics, drawings, parts list, wire run list, specifications, and assembly router for step-by-step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly
  • Make continuity checks on work-in-process and completed assemblies
  • Conduct in-process inspections on product in accordance with quality specifications
  • Work collaboratively with management team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process
  • Document evaluations and repairs

Qualifications and requirements:

•  Electrical Eng and Tech Associates Degree (AAS)
  • 2-4 yrs exp in evaluations, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic equipment down to component level on circuit card assemblies
  • 2-4 yrs solder experience
  • Proficient with the use of Programming EPROMS, Huntron Tracker, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Frequency Analyzers, Multimeters, Bit Error Test Set, Power Fixtures, and Test Fixtures
  • 1-2 years’ experience with proper cable and harness assembly techniques (wire cutting, stripping, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, pinning, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc.)
  • 1-2 years’ experience building Cat5e/Cat6 cables and able to route cables in rack
  • 1-2 years’ experience with military type cable assemblies
  • Displayed comprehension of assembly practices and technologies
  • Familiarity with assembly tools, processes, and terminology
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Technical knowledge of electronics and mechanical designs
  • Ability to read and understand the customer schematics, drawings, parts list, wire run list, specifications, and assembly router for step-by-step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly
  • Understanding of the application and functioning of test equipment
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Individual must be able to work at the pace necessary to meet customer demands with minimal supervision
  • Understanding or experience with regulatory requirements and general safety
  • Experience with prototype with Electronic Design and Prototype
  • Previously IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certificated and experience working to these standards in previous job
  • Self-motivated team player
  • Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English
  
  Desired requirements
  • IPC J-STD-001 certified a plus
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified a plus
  • IPC 7711/7721 certified a plus
  • ANSI/TIA 568 experience a plus
  • Lift up to 30 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards. Pays $27-$40.50/hour.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?