Senior Electronics Design Technician 10am-6:30 pm

For 80 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. Located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin just 90 miles from Minneapolis, RLWS offers big city careers in a small-town atmosphere. We are currently seeking a Senior Electronics Design Production Technician to join our team!  

Essential Job Functions and Major Tasks:

• Assembles and tests special or custom products needing distinct assemblies or set-ups following manufacturing orders specifications. Ensures products meet customer requirements.  Communicates with sales employees as needed to clarify product requirements
• Assemble cables, boards, indicators, printers, and any other products follow manufacturing orders for product assembly and pays close attention to precise details of instructions for set-up
• Assist other assembly technicians with manufacturing assemblies and testing
• Ensures close attention to precise details of instructions, electronics assembly prints and quality standards. Report any issues related to instructions or product quality
• Follows strict ESD guidelines while performing assemblies
• Maintains a safe and professional working area. Cleans work area at close of shift
• Performs accurate computer transactions while punching in and out of work orders
• Performs high reliability soldering
• Trains new and existing technicians on departmental procedures and assemblies
• Participates in electronics service/production cross-training program.
• Perform basic programming, and downloads
• Assist with the evaluation of department tooling needs
• Participates in department meetings
• May participate in product trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Constant standing and frequent walking
• Regular lifting up to 20lbs, occasional lifting up to 50lbs
• Occasional carrying of product up to 35lbs

• Constant standing and frequent walking
• Regular lifting up to 20lbs, occasional lifting up to 50lbs
• Occasional carrying of product up to 35lbs

Minimum Qualifications and Prerequisites:

• Associates (AA) Degree in Electronics or related electronic field or four (4) or more years of equivalent assembly experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience with RLWS electronics production
• Comfort with small hand tools
• Strong general knowledge of electronic terminology
• Strong high reliability soldering skills
• Good electronic test equipment skills
• Good basic programming and set-up skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and self-motivation

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at (800) 472-6703.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.