Electronics Tester

Summary: Our Electronics Testers II is a skilled role responsible for supporting the testing, troubleshooting, and repairing of locomotive electronic devices. This position performs hands-on work inspecting, identifying failures and replacing non-conforming parts in electronic devices.

4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120 ·

Regular schedule is Monday–Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Variations on this schedule will be communicated upon hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform functional tests on electronic products at various stages of assembly.
• Conduct basic repairs on electronic boards and harnesses using soldering techniques.
• Reload software and prepare devices for testing using defined procedures.
• Operate test equipment and tools commonly used in electronics assembly and troubleshooting.
• Assist in diagnosing low-medium complexity issues at the board level.
• Interpret and follow technical drawings and standard test procedures.
• Visually inspect product for quality, labeling and component placement.
• Identify and locate appropriate product documentation to complete assigned tasks.
• Complete daily work orders/schedule based on productivity levels assigned by supervisors and line leads.
• Adapt to changing priorities based on customer demands.
• Work with IPC 610 recent IPC training, and ESD protocols.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Repair and replace electronic components executing engineering instructions which include soldering techniques/requirements.
• Meet quality standards in line with internal quality assurance requirements, AAR and FRA protocols.
• Maintain electronics test equipment and ensure test equipment is within calibration date.
• Monitor and manage chemical shelf life.
• Willing to cross-train and support other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Keep the work area clean and organized on a daily basis.
• Follow 5S protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in electronic technology, or Equivalent military certification or work experience in electronics repair.
• Preferred: +1 years of experience in electronic testing, troubleshooting or electronics assembly.
• Familiarity with common test equipment, i.e., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal/function generators, frequency counters, ESS Chamber, etc.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze schematic drawings.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, engineering and graphic work instructions, and technical documentations – accurately and consistently in English.
• Experience in stand-alone testing of electronic boards.
• Basic soldering experience and ability to use precision hand tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge and experience with testing electronics.
• Familiar with IPC 610, recent IPC training, and ESD protocols.
• Background in electronics testing or new electronics manufacturing or remanufacturing production. Prior military electronics experience will be equivalent.
• Familiarity with Microsoft OS, HyperTerminal, Pro-comm, or Tera Term software for testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive, implement feedback and adapt process, procedural or behavioral changes as needed.

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.)

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills to perform precise tasks.
• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Required to see and distinguish small-level components.
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

The employee will generally work in a temperature-controlled production environment, with frequent exposure to office and electronic testing equipment, as well as other environmental factors.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $23/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

About Wabtec:

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.Making the rail industry – the cornerstone of global transportation – more efficient and sustainable is at the heart of what we do at Wabtec and the reason we’re pushing ourselves to better serve our customers, our communities, and the world.