Electronic Repair Technician

Overview

Company Profile:

Electro Rent is a leading global provider of test and technology solutions that enable its customers to accelerate innovation and optimize investments. Electro Rent’s rental, lease, sales, and asset management solutions serve industry-leading innovators in communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, education, and general electronics and have done so since 1965.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in West Hills, California, this company employs people worldwide as the leading Global One-Stop-Shop Solutions Provider of Mission Critical Test and Measurement Equipment and Technology Products.  Electro Rent is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time supplier, delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, sustainable and profitable growth.

Position Summary:

The Electronic Repair Technician is a senior technical expert who monitors production, provides training and serves as a mentor for assigned work group. Provides oversight and technical triage for vendor repair items and customer complaints and verifies automation and pool standards used by the work group. Maintains current knowledge of new technologies and products. Repairs and calibrates equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and calibrations as necessary and maintains records of tests and services performed; enters required information in the Company’s database.
• Assists in the development of an OJT (On the Job Training) program and trains and assists other technicians as necessary.
• Maintains and recommends calibration standards for the equipment pool.
• Oversees equipment triage and pre-vendor repair evaluations and automation verifications
• Audits calibration procedures used by work group and evaluates product configurations and technical procedures and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Maintains technical skills and stays current with product technology and specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, in accordance with business needs and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Requires an in-depth understanding of metrology principles and repair techniques. 
• Experience normally gained through six to eight (6-8) years working in electronic troubleshooting and repair, plus one year in a specialization.
• Knowledge and skills typically gained through the achievement of a PMEL certification or a technical degree in electronics. 
• Possess an extensive working knowledge of industry standards and quality practices including ISO-9002, ISO-17025 and ANSI Z540-1.
• Knowledge of instrumentation/diagnostic programming and the ability to modify or create automated test/calibration programs is expected.
• Possess good interpersonal and mentoring skills as well as the ability to perform as a technical liaison.
• Must be proficient in PC operation and use as it pertains to instrument controllers and automated calibration procedures
• Must be proficient in the products of the work group.
• Must be detailed oriented and could work multiple tasks assigned.
• Requires good written and verbal communication skills

Experience & Education

• Six (6) years minimum working in electronic troubleshooting and repair, plus one year in a specialization.
• 2 years electronic or technical degree required

*Compensation range between $45 and $54 an hour depending on experience.

ITAR Notification

Due to possible access to product/s or technology that may be controlled by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. federal export regulations, a successful candidate for this position will be a “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 CFR § 120.15.

Under this definition, a U.S. Person is a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). In other words, this includes a U.S. Citizen or U.S. national, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an individual admitted to the United States as an asylee or refugee

Physical Requirements

• All positions will require, to some degree, the physical abilities described below to perform the essential functions of the job
• Work the expected hours, consistently arrive at work at the agreed time and follow Company rules and guidelines regarding breaks and meal periods.  Full time is typically considered to be 40 hours per week
• Communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Move around and through all work areas as needed, may include climbing stairs or ladders
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds (i.e. books, reports, binders etc.)
• Regularly sit at the assigned workstation
• Use keyboard or equivalent equipment, to access the computer,
• Use hands to manipulate documents and general paperwork to view contents
• Read documents, reports, files etc.
• Communicate effectively using the telephone
• In addition to the above physical requirements warehouse and field support positions require the ability to lift 50 pounds of equipment or boxes above the head, alone; or with help, lift 150 pounds.

Electro Rent is the largest, most comprehensive test equipment services provider for market-leading customers around the world. We are focused on delivering outstanding service for customers across a broad range of industries including Aerospace/Defense, Telecommunications, Mobile/Computing, Power & Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Education, New Space, Data Products Rental and more. With 1.1 billion inventory, immediate shipping to over 100 countries, and a world-class accredited calibration and repair lab, our team of experts solve tough technical and financial challenges related to testing.

Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment background investigation that may consist of, but is not limited to, a: pre-employment drug & alcohol screen, criminal background investigation, and documentation required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 or other applicable regulations. During the background investigation process, a record of conviction or other adverse issues will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment. Electro Rent will consider factors such as 1) the length of time that has passed since the offense or adverse issue; 2) age at the time of the offense or adverse issue; 3) the severity and nature of the offense or adverse issue; 4) the relationship of the offense or adverse issue to the position for which you have applied, and 5) evidence of rehabilitation. Additionally, candidates who refuse to submit to a drug and alcohol test or who fail to show up for a drug test within the required time will no longer be considered for employment, and any offer of employment will be rescinded.

Salary : $45 - $54