Electronic Analyzer & Tester (2nd Shift)

About the role

GE Aerospace's manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids produces high-quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment, including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health and Data Management products. As an Electronic Analyzer & Tester on the 2nd shift, you will use your knowledge of analog, digital and microprocessor circuits to fault isolate electronic avionics products at component or board level, then prescribe rework instructions for repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure military and commercial avionics products meet their specifications
• Administer standardized functional and environmental tests and troubleshoot from system level down to component level
• Follow test specifications and procedures, and ensure product compliance and quality
• Troubleshoot electronics systems, circuit card assemblies and components
• Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair
• Maintain product test records in the quality data tracking system
• Attend and take part in team meetings

Required profile

• Associate degree in an electronics technology discipline, or high school diploma / GED with two years of technical experience in testing and troubleshooting of highly technical electronic products (military electronics experience preferred)
• U.S. citizenship required; must be able to prove U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, citizen, asylee or refugee)
• Able and willing to pass the pre-employment electronic principles test
• At least 18 years old, as the role may involve hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard workweek
• Available 3pm-11:30pm (some flexibility); no relocation assistance provided

Required skills

• Understanding of analog and digital circuits, and fault isolation to component level
• General-purpose test instruments: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, phase angle voltmeters, automated test equipment
• Functional testing and environmental stress screening of class 3 electronics systems
• Reading schematics and parts lists, IPC 610 and J-STD soldering specifications, ESD precautions
• Basic understanding of embedded software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and PDF viewers