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    KOSTAL Group

    Automotive

    Electronics Technician

    Troy, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled electronics professional to support the design, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, prototypes, and test systems. This role requires strong soldering and electronics repair experience, the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, and effective collaboration with engineers, interns, and other team members.

    Key Responsibilities – includes but are not limited to, the following:

    • Perform advanced soldering and desoldering on through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components (including microprocessor replacement).
    • Troubleshoot embedded electronic systems and diagnose technical issues efficiently.
    • Support and help coordinate the work of interns while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
    • Design, assemble, and test electrical components for customer products, prototypes, and test systems in accordance with engineering instructions, technical manuals, and established electronics practices.
    • Assist engineers with the development and implementation of new designs.
    • Research, source, and order parts as needed, and maintain inventory for test fixtures, repairs, and related materials.
    • Test electronic units, including prototypes and customer products, using standard test equipment; analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustments or repairs.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab work environment.
    • Perform additional shop and technical support duties as assigned.
    • Demonstrated experience in soldering and desoldering through-hole, SMT, wire harness, and microprocessor components.
    • Strong experience troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electronic and electromechanical devices.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to cleanliness and order in the lab.
    • Professional communication skills, including verbal, written, phone, and email communication.
    • Define and enforce lab working procedures – managing request flows, escalations, enforcing basic minimum work order details to proceed with jobs.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
    • Ability to train junior technicians in soldering/desoldering techniques.
    • Proficiency with computer-based systems and software, including Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
    • Experience in the Tier 1 automotive industry.
    • Experience with SAP or similar inventory/data management systems.
    • Military 2M certification or equivalent civilian soldering certification.

    All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    KOSTAL Group

    KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL is building its first business service centre to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales and HR fields. This is a global centre with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to grow. The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence depending on the team’s agreement and the demand of the respective professional area – from any location in Hungary. In case of some company events, office attendance is expected from the colleagues. Technical conditions for working from home are fully in place.

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    Industry
    Automotive
    Founded
    1912
    Open roles
    102

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