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Engineering Technician

Astronics


Job Location:

East Aurora, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 32
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As an Engineering Technician on our team youll be a key player in making sure our advanced aerospace electronics meet the highest standards before they ever leave the building. Your day-to-day work directly contributes to solving problems and ensuring product quality across multiple programs.

What Youll Do

As an Engineering Technician youll play an important role in day-to-day operations across various product lines helping minimize downtime and keep shipments on schedule. Youll work closely with technical and manufacturing teams primarily troubleshooting electronic products that dont pass acceptance testing requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Using schematics and other design documentation to troubleshoot electronic circuits
  • Performing detailed visual inspections for:
    • General workmanship and solder acceptability per IPC-610
    • Component locations and orientations
    • Proper wiring
  • Setting up and executing acceptance tests to duplicate identified problems
  • Taking electrical measurements and analyzing results
  • Determining root cause of failures
  • Reviewing findings with manufacturing and engineering teams
  • Documenting steps taken and findings using Excel or database systems

What Were Looking For

Were open to candidates who meet the qualifications under either of the following options:

Option 1: Advanced Electronic Troubleshooting

  • Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and circuits
  • Familiarity with common electronic components (transistors capacitors resistors inductors diodes regulators op-amps) and how to test them
  • Proficiency with electronic test and measurement equipment (power supplies multimeters oscilloscopes function generators spectrum analyzers)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic circuits

Option 2: Prior Experience with Astronics LSI Products

  • Familiarity with LSI workorder planning and release processes manufacturing routers
  • Working knowledge of MCR ATP and ATR documentationwhere to locate them and how to get them updated
  • Experience with assembly and testing of LSI products
  • Experience with the Part 145 repair program
  • Minimum 5 years of employment with LSI

Additionally all candidates should have:

  • Strong analytical verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • A demonstrated track record of success working in team-based environments

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required; a related college degree is a plus

  • Technical degree or military training in electronics is highly desired but not required

Why Youll Enjoy Working Here:

  • Flexibility that works: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
  • Culture of Balance & Growth We believe in creating space for life outside of work while offering constant opportunities to sharpen your skills and grow your career.
  • Impact You Can See Our designs will fly. Literally. Work on real products for real aircraft used around the world.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Hourly pay range: $25.00 - $32.00/hour influenced by several factors including experience skill set education certifications market conditions and business needs.
  • Competitive rewards: Benefits start the first of the month after hire quarterly bonus tied to company profitability 401(k) with 3% company contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid holidays (including a full Christmas week shutdown) and comprehensive health/vision/dental coverage.

Ready to build a rewarding career in aerospace electronics Apply today!

Additional Details

  • An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check
  • Ability to read write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is continually required to stand walk sit use hands and arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Requirements may also include repetitive motions climbing balancing stooping bending reaching kneeling crouching or crawling.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Due to federal contract obligations this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employees authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
  • Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail ; or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience:

IC


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Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, a ... View more

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