Electronic Manufacturing Technician
- Allentown, PA, United States
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Technician ## Key Responsibilities 1. Assemble control panels, backplates, and enclosures following schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings 2. Install and mount components such as breakers, relays, contactors, PLCs, power supplies, terminal blocks, and hardware 3. Route, cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires according to wiring standards. Maintain clean and organized wiring paths and panel layouts 4. Label wires, components, and enclosures accurately 5. Soldering & PCB Assembly - Through-hole and surface-mount soldering, rework, and inspection to IPC standards. 6. Use hand tools, power tools, and torque tools safely and correctly 7. Wiring & Harness Fabrication - Building cable assemblies, connectors, DMX cabling, power harnesses, and fixture wiring. 8. Component Identification - Resistors, capacitors, ICs, LEDs, drivers, MOSFETs, microcontrollers, etc. 9. Firmware loading and basic microcontroller programming 10. Perform point-to-point wiring checks and continuity testing 11. Testing & Troubleshooting - Using multimeters, scopes, and test fixtures to verify electrical performance and to diagnose failures. 12. Document work performed and report issues or discrepancies to engineering or supervisors 13. Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment 14. Ability to perform power-up testing ## Required Skills & Qualifications 1. Experience in electrical assembly, wiring, or control panel building 2. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs 3. Proficiency with wire crimping, terminating, and cable management 4. Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment 5. Ability to drill, tap, cut, and mount components on backplates or enclosures 6. Ability to perform continuity checks and point-to-point verification 7. Soldering experience (through hole or surface mount). 8. Experience with multimeters and basic electrical test equipment 9. Ability to perform power-up testing 10. Understanding of functional testing procedures and documentation 11. Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship 12. Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team ## Physical Requirements 1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods 2. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed 3. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
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Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Assembly
- Crimp wire
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Work independently
- Tolerate sitting for long periods
- Heavy lifting