Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Electrical

job summary:

We are seeking a hands-on, self-starting Manufacturing Engineering Technician with a strong electrical background to support and optimize PCBA and SMT assembly lines. This role serves as the critical bridge between engineering and the production floor, focusing on electrical troubleshooting, schematic interpretation, test fixture maintenance, line balancing, time studies, and operator visual aids to maximize line efficiency.

location: Byhalia, Mississippi job type: Contract salary: $26 - 37 per hour work hours: 3pm to 11 pm education: Associates

responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical, electro-mechanical, and wiring faults on PCBA assemblies and box-build lines down to the component level using digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, and continuity testers.
• Read, interpret, and trace electrical schematics, point-to-point wiring diagrams, and PCB layout files to isolate open circuits, shorts, and signal issues.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical test fixtures (ICT, functional test, bed-of-nails), including wiring harnesses, sensors, relays, and pogo pins to prevent false failures.
• Conduct regular floor time studies on assembly and test stations, analyzing cycle times against takt times in Excel to eliminate bottlenecks and optimize line balance.
• Create clear, photo-driven visual work instructions and SOPs highlighting wire routing, connector pinouts, polarity markers, and torque specifications.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with SMT machine setups, Part Definition (PD) files, thermal profiling (reflow/wave solder), and root-cause failure analysis (FA).
• Track test yield data and defect fallout in Excel, executing immediate floor-level corrective actions to keep production running at target run-rates.
• Provide technical training and guidance to assembly operators and submit concise cross-shift pass-down reports.

qualifications:

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electronics Technology, or equivalent electronics training

Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, and wiring schematics; skilled in using digital multimeters, power supplies, and diagnostic test tools.

ands-on experience inspecting, wiring, repairing, and maintaining PCB test fixtures.

Demonstrated experience timing production and test stations, evaluating cycle times against takt times, and identifying line bottlenecks.

2-3+ years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA testing, or electro-mechanical assembly.

Proactive self-starter with strong root-cause problem-solving skills who can troubleshoot independently on the production floor.

skills:

self-starting,assembly lines,electrical troubleshooting,maintenance,Manufacturing Engineering,PCBA,line balancing,SMT

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.