Electronics Technician - US Army

Position: Electronics Technician - US Army Support
This position is on HOLD until further notice Feel free to apply however, no followup until the position opens again.

**** CANDIDATE MUST BE US CITIZEN AND MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE

Wis Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Technician to join our team in support of one of our US Army programs. This role supports a full-service electronics assembly line, which includes freeflow and pick-and-place systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the hands-on operation, programming, and maintenance of advanced production equipment, while performing detailed assembly, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement activities.

Job Title:

Electronics Technician

Location:

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Clearance Requirement:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a
DoD Secret clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Equipment Management:

• Operate, program, and maintain various automated electronics assembly equipment, including reflow systems and pick-and-place machines.
• Monitor machine performance, conduct routine preventative maintenance, and perform necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency and quality.
• Perform line setup and teardown as needed.

Assembly and Fabrication:

• Perform high-quality electronic assembly, wiring, and hand soldering for both through-hole and SMT parts (including fine-pitch components like 0201 chips and QFP components).
• Perform component-level product rework to minimize scrap and costs.
• Read and interpret complex schematics, technical documents, and blueprints.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

• Execute systematic troubleshooting of defects at the component, board, and equipment level.
• Fluently utilize standard diagnostic tools, including Digital Multimeters (DMMs) and oscilloscopes, and other specialized test equipment.
• Isolate faults and repair complex electronic assemblies and circuit boards.

Process Improvement and Quality:

• Work with process leaders and engineering teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate production defects and issues.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to improve production lines and process flow.
• Design and build test tools for quality inspections and part screening.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience operating and maintaining automated electronics assembly equipment.
• Expert-level soldering skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in electronic troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques using DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Experience working on automation lines performing scheduled preventative maintenance and error recovery.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desired)

• Prior
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience working on U.S. Government contracts or in a military electronics maintenance and repair role.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Experience operating and maintaining equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Design/CAD Knowledge:
  Experience with electronic or mechanical design software, such as Altium Designer, Cadance, KiCAD, etc.

Wis Engineering features competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an excellent career-building atmosphere. We work on a wide range of projects that are sure to capture your passion while providing the challenge of developing cutting-edge technologies. As a member of our team, we will provide on-the-job training and a smooth transition into your new position. Wis Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

To perform a job successfully with WisE, LLC and it's business customers, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.