Electronics Technician
The Electronics Engineering Technician role involves diagnosing and repairing electronic failures in precision test and measurement equipment through detailed component-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis. The technician will interpret schematics and use diagnostic tools to validate repairs, supporting production and engineering teams in a manufacturing and clean lab environment. This contract-to-hire position based in Beaverton, OR, is ideal for candidates with strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting skills, including military-trained or entry-level bachelor graduates.
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Position Overview
This is a Contract-to-Hire Electronics Technician role based onsite in Beaverton, OR, supporting a confidential client in the Engineering industry. The role centers on diagnosing and repairing precision test and measurement equipment down to the component level. Ideal candidates include experienced electronics technicians, recent BSEE graduates with strong hands-on skills, or military-trained electronics/avionics personnel.
Responsibilities
- Perform root-cause analysis of electronic failures on complex products.
- Read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams to isolate faults.
- Troubleshoot down to component level using systematic, structured logic.
- Use historical failure data, internal diagnostics, and test results to guide repairs.
- Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to identify likely failure points.
- Operate oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, and logic analyzers to validate repairs.
- Execute functional and performance tests post-repair to confirm specification compliance.
- Support production and engineering teams with technical evaluations and failure analysis.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits (passive and active components).
- Proven ability to read and interpret schematics and identify components.
- Familiarity with common failure modes in electronic assemblies.
- Proficiency with diagnostic instruments: oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, signal generators.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, or Associate degree / Military training in Electronics/Avionics, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Additional Skills & Preferred Background
- Candidates with entry-level bachelor credentials who demonstrate strong hands-on troubleshooting are encouraged to apply.
- Field service technicians with electronics troubleshooting experience are welcome.
- Device/equipment technicians with circuit board, calibration, and debugging experience are a good fit.
- Clear technical communication skills to document and explain findings.
- Mechanical aptitude beneficial for certain test and lab equipment tasks.
Work Environment & Evaluation
- Work is performed in a manufacturing and clean lab environment; fully onsite in Beaverton, OR.
- Candidates will complete an electronics evaluation focused on component identification, schematic comprehension, and basic circuit troubleshooting as part of the hiring process.
- This opportunity includes close collaboration with production and engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour. Individual pay will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract-to-hire role may include: medical, dental & vision, disability, 401(k), voluntary life/AD&D, HSA, employee assistance, and paid time off — subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Contract-to-Hire (Contractor / Full Time)
- Location: Onsite — Beaverton, OR (fully onsite)
Compliance, Inclusion & Accommodations
Careertakes and our Confidential Client are committed to fair hiring. We prohibit discrimination and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact Careertakes for assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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