Engineering Technician

Company Overview

Ironwood Electronics specializes in providing high-performance test sockets and adapters designed for both engineering development and production environments. Our innovative solutions support the advancement of electronic testing technologies across various industries.

Job Overview

Based in Eagan, MN, Ironwood Electronics is a premier manufacturer of semiconductor test components. With customers all over the world, our mission is to design and manufacture world-class products within the industry’s shortest available lead times. We are a mid-sized company with a big footprint and seeking an experienced Engineering Technician position for our growing, leading-edge technology and manufacturing company. Technician duties will include assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and validation of precision electro-mechanical products and systems. This role supports manufacturing, service, and R&D activities by building and testing assemblies, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate production and test documentation. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with electronic and cable assemblies, and the ability to follow detailed procedures while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

· Ability to read and understand technical drawings, work instructions, wiring diagrams, or schematics.

· Ability to perform precision assembly involving small components, connectors, wires, pins, seals, and tubing.

· Experience with soldering, preferably small-gauge, fine-wire soldering and no clean solder.

· Experience with wire crimping and cable/harness assembly.

· Experience working with electrical connectors and inserting/removing pins and contacts.

· Understanding of ESD-safe handling of PCBs and electronic assemblies.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Computer skills to include Word and Excel.

· Ability to follow procedures involving USB software/firmware flashing, PowerShell, and pre-written Python scripts.

· Ability to perform R&D testing and RMA/service repairs following given procedures.

· Ability to accurately enter and maintain manufacturing and test data.

· Ability to accurately complete manufacturing and testing documentation.

Preferred Experience

· Experience with O-rings, seals, tubing, fittings, and sealants.

· Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and fluid systems.

· Experience with cable harness manufacturing.

· Experience with leak testing.

· Experience with coolant or glycol-based systems.

· Experience with potting compounds, thermal interface materials, adhesives, or sealants.

· Experience troubleshooting PC-to-device serial or Ethernet communications.

Physical & Work Requirements

· Ability to perform detailed hands-on assembly for extended periods.

· Ability to work with small components requiring fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.

· Ability to work carefully with electrical connectors, thin wires, pins, tubing, O-rings, and other delicate components.

· Ability to work around equipment operating at elevated and reduced temperatures.

· Ability to safely handle sealants, potting compounds, coolants, and other manufacturing materials in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.

· Ability to use computers, hand tools, electrical test equipment, pneumatic test equipment, and other manufacturing/test equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Experience: 3+ years

Full Benefits to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match as well as life insurance.

Education:

· Technical Degree in Industrial, Automation, Controls, Electrical or related. Send Resumes to: [email protected]

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person