PCB Technician

Job Description

Role Overview

The primary objective of this position is to inspect and repair company products, including at the printer circuit board level.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform incoming inspection and testing and repair of circuit boards received, using approved testing procedures and schematics

Repair, service, and test products and PCBs as needed.

Review product manuals and case reports to perform needed repairs and service company products and PCBs.

Exercise good judgment regarding the cost-effectiveness of repair solutions, replacing or repairing of parts, and PCBs.

Be accountable for and demonstrate safe and responsible use of tools: calipers, power drills, screwdrivers, laser testers, light meters, heat guns, soldering iron, and other necessary tools and equipment to test and products.

Document and report all repairs and servicing reporting issues to minimize the recurrence of defects, loss of sales, and repair servicing costs. Provide timely feedback to the company regarding product failures or performance concerns.

Participate in department-wide training, cross-training, and mentoring programs for new and existing team members.

Proactively participate in new product assessments offering constructive recommendations to increase product life and usability.

Expand product knowledge to gain a thorough understanding of market product usage and issues including, power and data integrity, control system programming, integration, and commissioning of systems.

Communicate clearly, regularly, proactively, and in a timely manner service findings and feedback to the appropriate service team managers/staff.

Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Associate degree in electronics, electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.

2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in repair/service of lighting, small electronics, or technical products.

18 months as a repair technician or similar experience in related lighting or video-based field.

The ability/skill to troubleshoot PCBs to component level using various test equipment.

ESD- Knowledge of proper PCB board /component handling and ESD prevention practices. Basic ESD theory.

The ability to interpret technical instructions, read schematics, follow established procedures, and keep accurate records.

Good observation and analytical skills.

Attention to detail.

Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Able to wear proper Safety equipment.

Overnight travel via air or land transportation may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed outside of a climate controlled environment. Travel may be required.