Electronic Manufacturing Technician

Electronic Manufacturing Technician
Allentown, PA
5 DAYS AGO
22564524
Summary
Allentown, PA
In-Person
$17.50 - $22.25 per Hour
6 Months Experience
Vocational/Technical Certificate
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time / Hours May Vary
Description Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Technician Key Responsibilities
Assemble control panels, backplates, and enclosures following schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
Install and mount components such as breakers, relays, contactors, PLCs, power supplies, terminal blocks, and hardware
Route, cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires according to wiring standards. Maintain clean and organized wiring paths and panel layouts
Label wires, components, and enclosures accurately
Soldering & PCB Assembly — Through-hole and surface-mount soldering, rework, and inspection to IPC standards.
Use hand tools, power tools, and torque tools safely and correctly
Wiring & Harness Fabrication — Building cable assemblies, connectors, DMX cabling, power harnesses, and fixture wiring.
Component Identification — Resistors, capacitors, ICs, LEDs, drivers, MOSFETs, microcontrollers, etc.
Firmware loading and basic microcontroller programming
Perform point-to-point wiring checks and continuity testing
Testing & Troubleshooting — Using multimeters, scopes, and test fixtures to verify electrical performance and to diagnose failures.
Document work performed and report issues or discrepancies to engineering or supervisors
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
Ability to perform power-up testing
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience in electrical assembly, wiring, or control panel building
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
Proficiency with wire crimping, terminating, and cable management
Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment
Ability to drill, tap, cut, and mount components on backplates or enclosures
Ability to perform continuity checks and point-to-point verification
Soldering experience (through hole or surface mount).
Experience with multimeters and basic electrical test equipment
Ability to perform power-up testing
Understanding of functional testing procedures and documentation
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed
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