Electronics Technician

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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centric focus, continuous improvement mindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.

The Electronic Technician is a mid-level role, physically located in Lafayette, IN at Radian Research’s Corporate Headquarters reporting to Manager - Production. This position performs circuit troubleshooting, circuit testing, product verification and validation testing, unit calibrations and completes associated documentation on newly built equipment.

Our Values:

We value high quality workmanship with a continuous improvement mindset, initiative, attention to detail, and Customer-centric, undivided attention and Care for our Customers, our team, and our communities.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform unit troubleshooting, circuit testing, troubleshooting, and calibrations for newly built units using general and specialized electronic test and calibration equipment.
2. Perform incoming testing on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
3. Maintain, repair, develop and refine test equipment.
4. Perform product verification and validation testing.
5. Follow standard inspection, test, troubleshooting, calibration and measurement processes.
6. Complete and maintain associated records of inspections, tests, repairs, and calibrations in both paper and electronic form.
7. Monitor and analyze customer repairs to identify common failure mechanisms and communicate to management and the Engineering department.
8. Other duties assigned by Supervision or Management

Education:

Minimum Required: Technical Certificate or Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Technology or equivalent military ‘electronics technician’ training.

A minimum 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Experience:

1. 1-2 years in manufacturing operations
2. 1 years in electro-mechanical troubleshooting
3. 1 years in electronic test equipment usage

Knowledge of:

1. Electricity/Electronics applications
2. PCB manufacturing and failure analysis down to component level
3. Awareness of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage prevention in electronics
4. Problem solving techniques and Root Cause Analysis
5. Troubleshooting of electro-mechanical devices
6. General metrology, measurement systems, and calibration systems
7. Uncertainty components, management, determination, and reporting
8. Software and software applications
9. Computer usage and common word processing and spreadsheet programs
10. Safety in job performance

Skilled at:

1. Soldering (surface mount and through hole)
2. Electro-mechanical assembly operations
3. ESD awareness and damage prevention
4. Reading and interpreting schematics
5. Use of electronic test equipment – VOM, signal generator, etc.
6. Use of specialized electronic calibration equipment – calibration systems and environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, etc.
7. Use of troubleshooting tools and techniques
8. Technical mathematics
9. Common computer software for word processing and spreadsheet operations

Desirable Qualifications: 

1. Attention to detail
2. Flexibility in work requirements, routines, and schedules
3. Positive interpersonal skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.