Electronics Assembly Technician

Butler Recruitment Group

Westfield, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Avionics, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Drilling, Electricity, Electromechanical Assembly, Electromechanical Systems, Electronic Engineering, Electronics Assembly, Functional Testing, Healthcare, Manufacturing Assembly, Military, Oscilloscope, Performance Testing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Prototyping, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Soldering, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Testing, Vision Plan, Wire Harness
LOCATION
Westfield, IN
POSTED
2 days ago

Electronics Assembly Technician – Custom Test Equipment & Prototype Builds

Location: Westfield, IN (Indianapolis Metro Area)

Department: Production / Assembly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Mid-to-Senior (5–10 years)

Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Assembly Technician to build, wire, modify, and test custom electromechanical systems, prototype fixtures, and rack-mount test cabinets for the avionics, defense, and medical industries. If you thrive in a custom-built environment, take pride in clean workmanship, and have deep experience bringing one-off systems to life, we want you on our team.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assemble and modify electrical and mechanical custom prototype fixtures and 19" rack-mount test stands.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications.
  • Build and wire control panels, custom cable assemblies, and interconnect systems (including VPC hardware and Pogo Pin fixtures).
  • Perform mechanical modifications (drilling, cutting, fitting) and soldering (wire tinning and PCB).
  • Test functional performance using DMMs, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
  • Inspect all installations and mechanical parts to ensure the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5–10 years of experience in electronics or electromechanical assembly.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) or a related technical degree.
  • Hands-on proficiency with crimping, wire termination, soldering, harness building, and functional testing.
  • Excellent team orientation and communication skills.

Preferred:

  • IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001).
  • PCB hand-soldering experience and familiarity with ESD-safe work practices.
  • Background in avionics/defense and experience in custom low-volume/high-mix production.

Skills & Attributes

You are a detail-oriented, craftsmanship-driven team player who enjoys variety. You tackle unfamiliar fixtures with confidence, communicate effectively with engineers, and take total ownership of your work quality in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements & Eligibility

Notice: Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens or CURRENT Green Card holders due to our military contracts. We cannot sponsor visas.

About Us & Benefits

For 60 years, we have delivered complex custom test, automation, and engineering solutions across diverse industries. We offer a collaborative, supportive workplace with clear opportunities for growth.

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary for the engineering tech space
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays, PTO, and personal time

About the Company

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Butler Recruitment Group