Repair Technician

East Aurora, NYfull time

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Repair Technician at Astronicscorporation · LumiJobs

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$52k

H1B: no

Astronicscorporation PCB Repair Technician responsible for identifying and repairing defective printed circuit boards at Astronics Luminescent Systems. Supports quality and continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Assemble, solder, and rework through-hole and surface-mount components on PCBs using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Perform detailed visual inspections under magnification to identify solder defects, component misalignments, or other quality issues.
Conduct functional and continuity testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty boards by replacing components, reflowing solder joints, or correcting wiring errors using schematics and other design documentation.
Maintain accurate records of test results, repairs, and component usage.
Collaborate with engineers to provide feedback on design-for-manufacturability and suggest process improvements.
Follow ESD-safe handling procedures and IPC standards to ensure product integrity and reliability.
Determine root causes of defects, review findings, and drive improvements to eliminate them.
Identify component issues via visual inspection and/or AOI inspection detection.
May be required to set up and execute acceptance tests to duplicate identified problems.
May serve as a coach, trainer, and mentor for others within the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

Education & ExperienceProven experience in PCB assemblyStrong analyticalTechnical Skills

Required

Education & Experience
Technical degree or military training in electronics highly desired but not required.
Proven experience in PCB assembly, testing, and repair — ideally in a manufacturing or prototyping environment — utilizing standard ESD practices.
Experience or familiarity with the Part 145 repair program is a plus.
A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to delivering flawless work.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a small, collaborative team.
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and summarize findings to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated success working in a team-based environment.
Technical Skills
Advanced soldering capability for both through-hole and fine-pitch SMD components and PCB repairs.
Ability to inspect to IPC-A-610 and repair to J-STD-001 standards.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, circuits, and BOMs.