Engineering Technician

Job Description:

• Electronics Technicians are involved in various parts of electronic equipment construction (Design, Parts procurement, building and testing).

• Support several labs that use basic power distribution, PLC's, I/O, Network Switches Computers, and Drives.

• This support is not only on the construction of Test Fixtures but also Testing and any troubleshooting as required.

• Electronics Technicians run tests on equipment to locate issues.

• Also order parts and install replacement parts.

• Be able to create and edit wiring diagrams.

• Construct and wire panels

• Test electrical systems and products based on specifications

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electronic systems

• Perform system testing using DVM

• Maintain inventory control of components and tools

• Recommend upgrades and modifications to improve system performance

Qualifications:

• Requires a High school diploma or its equivalent.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand wiring diagrams and schematics

• Strong hand-eye coordination and proficiency in using tools like soldering equipment

• High-level organization skills

• Computer-minded and enjoy working with their hands.

• Experience leading other techs with using test equipment, reading wiring diagrams and schematics.

• A critical thinker, analytical problem solver, and an organized person to maintain tools and inventory records.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer Associate or Bachelor's degree in electronics technology or a related field.

• Experience in wiring control panels that use PLC's, drives, (Build to print)

• Experience using RA Control products: 1756, 1783, 1794, 5069, 5094, K5700

• Experience with Logix Designer

• Experience creating Mechanical layouts, power distribution, and IO wiring diagrams

• Experience soldering electronics

• Experience using Excel, Visio, SAP

• Experience using Hand Tools

• Ability to lift 20+ pounds

• Desire to learn new systems

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.