Electronics Technician in Little Rock, Arkansas at BEI Precision Systems & Space Company Inc

The Electronics Technician position requires the ability to assemble, align, calibrate, and troubleshoot precision electrical and mechanical assemblies used in high-performance optical encoder systems. Technicians must be able to follow detailed written work instructions, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, test procedures, and follow quality requirements to build and verify precision hardware. The role requires hands-on assembly of small electromechanical components, bearing assemblies, handling delicate optical and electronic assemblies, and performing mechanical alignment of encoder components. Candidates must be comfortable troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical issues in precision assemblies. This may include identifying improper mechanical alignment, poor solder joints, incorrect component values, signal degradation, noise, improper phasing, or output signals outside specification. Technicians will use a range of electronic and mechanical test equipment, including digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vibration systems, power supplies, microscopes, hand tools, calipers, precision measuring equipment, and other production or laboratory equipment as required.

Technicians may be asked to perform other duties as required including performing work in an ISO 8 clean room environment. The responsibilities of the position are subject to change based on production and business needs.

EEO/AA

BEI Precision is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, BEI Precision is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export.

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in § 120.63.

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position.

Essential Functions

• Assemble electrical, mechanical, and optical subassemblies used in precision encoder systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, process specifications, and test procedures.
• Mechanically align encoder components, including sensors, discs, optics, housings, shafts, bearings, motors, and related assemblies to meet dimensional and performance requirements.
• Calibrate by adjusting encoder output characteristics, including signal levels, channel balance, offset, index timing, duty cycle, and signal phasing.
• Tune and select fixed resistor values to bring signal amplitude, offset, gain, or phase relationships within specification.
• Use oscilloscopes and other test equipment to evaluate encoder waveforms, signal quality, noise, frequency response, and phasing.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and optical issues in production hardware and subassemblies.
• Assist with the manufacture, test, and repair of subassemblies during production in laboratory and clean room environments.
• Document test results, calibration data, nonconformances, and rework activity accurately.
• Support root-cause investigation and corrective actions for product failures or process issues as required.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, ESD, and workmanship standards.
• Perform microscope-level soldering, component installation, wire routing, and rework as required.
• Perform other production, test, or calibration duties as assigned.

Education:

Minimum AS Electronics degree or equivalent formal electronics training.

Experience:

2+ years’ electronics experience.

Other:

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, prints, and electronic schematics. Knowledgeable in the use of standard electronic test equipment. Self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision. Able to work using a microscope. Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical assemblies.