Electronic Technician

Matrix designs, manufactures, and sells innovative technological products that help keep people safe. Originally focused on the underground coal mining industry, Matrix has expanded into new industrial markets in the United States and globally.

We are currently seeking an Electronics Technician. This role involves assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities on various PCBs, general electrical and/or mechanical subassemblies in support of the product development lead by the hardware engineering group. Most of the work will be performed in an electronics laboratory setting. This position works in a team environment at our home office in Newburgh, IN. This is not a remote position.

This position reports to the Manager of Hardware Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Read and understand electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and component bills-of-materials (BOMs) to identify location and orientation of components on printed circuit board assemblies

- Assemble, modify and/or repair printed circuit board assemblies to support engineering development activities

- Populate, depopulate, or replace various types of electronic components on printed circuit boards using through-hole and/or surface mount soldering techniques

- Carryout basic electrical troubleshooting on malfunctioning printed circuit board assemblies or product assemblies to identify issues

- Maintain inventory of tools and supplies to support development activities, such as soldering supplies and consumables, heat shrink, hook-up wire, common components, etc.

- Organize and maintain order in the electronics lab and personal workspaces

- Coordinate the calibration of test equipment and maintain calibration records

- Perform or assist in performing electrical tests on devices, PCB assemblies or components

- Observe and log measurements during tests and provide data to engineering

- Assist in setup and teardown of equipment for large scale or system level tests

- Build-up product assemblies for development, testing, and occasionally very low volume production

- May occasionally assist in manufacturing or repairs departments during high demand periods to reduce the production time or turn-around times.

Qualifications & Competencies

- The successful candidate should have a minimum of a:

- High School Degree or GED equivalent

- 3+ years of soldering experience

- 2-year experience in assembly/rework/repair of electronic equipment either professionally or as a hobby

- Must have excellent soldering skills (both through-hole and surface mount technology)

- Must have good working knowledge of basic analog and digital circuits and techniques

- Must have basic electrical test, measurement, and troubleshooting skills

- Experience using various types of lab test equipment including but not limited to DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.

- Mechanical aptitude – hand tools, crimpers, microscopes

- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and component BOMs

- Good communication skills

- Ability to manage time and keep up with multiple projects

- Must understand computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

- Most of the work will take place in a lab/testing/development area (lab benches, test equipment, etc.)

- Work may take place around exposed and powered electronic circuits and high voltages

- Workplace safety and attention to detail are required

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, or crouch. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

- First day coverage of all benefits - no waiting period

- No premium medical, dental and vision insurance

- On-site health clinic

- Basic Life (2x annual base salary at no cost)

- Optional Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (no cost)

- 401(k) Plan with up to an 8% company match

- FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care

- 10 Paid annual holidays plus vacation time

- Educational Reimbursement Program

- Scholarship Program

- Optional Gym Membership

- E-Sports Room

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