Electronics Technician

Position Overview: The Electronics Technician is responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying electronic developmental and production components, devices, and systems in accordance with Avidity Science specifications and quality standards.

Job Title: Electronics Technician

Location: Waterford, WI

About Us: For over 50 years, Avidity Science has been the global leader in water purification technologies in the biomedical, life sciences and clinical research markets. We are proud to be a trusted partner to the global science community, delivering high quality, innovative products and unrivaled service. At Avidity Science, what you do matters. Our team of over 300 talented employees around the world each play a vital role in delivering on our Vision of enabling science to improve the quality of life. Avidity Science is part of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded company.

Our Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset – our people – and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Build, test, and repair electronic products for manufacturing and customer orders per drawings and specifications.

• Adjust product RF signals to optimal frequencies using spectrum analyzer

• Test, troubleshoot and repair electronic assemblies to the component level.

• Operate test equipment including oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multimeters, LCR meters, spectrum analyzers, and variable power supplies.

• Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron.

• Repair or modify cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development areas.

• Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

• Assist in the development of electronic equipment.

• Implement updates to firmware and software.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data.

• Review, update, and make recommendations for work instructions and procedures.

• Responsible for input and maintaining databases related to this role.

• Maintain detailed records of validity tests and upgrades performed.

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment following the 5S standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.

  
  

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily.

• Thorough understanding of electronics principles and design.
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing and business tools, including Microsoft Office.
• Advanced ability to understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Strong analytical, trouble shooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in using tools like soldering equipment.
• Ability to effectively use Standard Test Equipment, including oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multimeters, LCR meters, spectrum analyzers, and variable power supplies.
• Knowledge of how to adjust and test RF signals/frequencies.
• Knowledge of shielding and grounding techniques common in applications of sensitive instruments.
• Knowledge of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Ability to handle ESD sensitive items to control damage to components.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written business correspondence.
• Ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to interface with customers and contractors.
• Ability to translate technical product knowledge to both technical and non-technical customers.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years experience in building, repairing, and calibrating small application-specific micro-processor-controlled devices.
• Proficiency in inductive coupling frequency high Q tuning
• High School Diploma or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• 401k with company match
• Goal Sharing
• PTO and paid holidays
• Supportive and Inclusive work culture
• Community Involvement and paid volunteer time
• Flextime
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Collaborative work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)