Electronics Assembly Technician Custom Test Equipment & Prototype Builds
Location: Westfield, IN (Indianapolis Metro Area)
Department: Production / Assembly
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Mid-to-Senior (510 years)
Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Assembly Technician to build, wire, modify, and test custom electromechanical systems, prototype fixtures, and rack-mount test cabinets for the avionics, defense, and medical industries. If you thrive in a custom-built environment, take pride in clean workmanship, and have deep experience bringing one-off systems to life, we want you on our team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assemble and modify electrical and mechanical custom prototype fixtures and 19" rack-mount test stands.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications.
- Build and wire control panels, custom cable assemblies, and interconnect systems (including VPC hardware and Pogo Pin fixtures).
- Perform mechanical modifications (drilling, cutting, fitting) and soldering (wire tinning and PCB).
- Test functional performance using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
- Inspect all installations and mechanical parts to ensure the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Qualifications
Required:
- 510 years of experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or a related technical degree.
- Hands-on proficiency with crimping, wire termination, soldering, harness building, and functional testing.
- Excellent team orientation and communication skills.
Preferred:
- IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001).
- PCB hand-soldering experience and familiarity with ESD-safe work practices.
- Background in avionics/defense and experience in custom low-volume/high-mix production.
Skills & Attributes
You are a detail-oriented, craftsmanship-driven team player who enjoys variety. You tackle unfamiliar fixtures with confidence, communicate effectively with engineers, and take total ownership of your work quality in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements & Eligibility
Notice: Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens or CURRENT Green Card holders due to our military contracts. We cannot sponsor visas.
About Us & Benefits
For 60 years, we have delivered complex custom test, automation, and engineering solutions across diverse industries. We offer a collaborative, supportive workplace with clear opportunities for growth.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary for the engineering tech space
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and personal time
