Electronics Technician

Job Title: Electronics Technician First Shift ($20)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electronics Technician with a strong experience in SMT soldering and rework to join our team. This role requires expertise in handling small-pitch components and board-level repairs, ensuring the efficient functioning of electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMT soldering and rework, including handling small-pitch components.
• Replace and resolder SMT parts such as ICs, QFN packages, and small surface-mount devices.
• Remove and replace components with 100+ legs efficiently.
• Read and interpret control board schematics accurately.
• Troubleshoot and repair ICs and 402 resistors.
• Identify root causes of board-level failures and implement solutions.
• Conduct board-level repair, including reading, repairing, and replacing parts.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in an electronics technician or similar role.
• Proficiency in SMT (surface mount parts) and QFN parts.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing ICs and 402 resistors.
• Strong soldering skills.
• Ability to read schematics and control boards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with thru-hole soldering.
• Exposure to BGA rework.
• Formal root cause analysis methodology experience.
• Prior experience troubleshooting complex control boards in production environments.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to make decisions and use basic soldering tools.
• Willingness to learn production/quality standards and assembly procedures.
• Ability to operate scanner gun and forklift (stand-up, picker, turret).

Why Work Here?

Join our team and enjoy comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take advantage of our onsite gym and clinic, providing health resources for you and your family. Experience a supportive work culture that values professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Work Environment

Our facility is a well-lit, clean, and temperature-controlled environment, divided between assembly/warehouse, electronics settings for circuit board manufacturing, and fabrication areas. All spaces are organized to ensure an efficient and safe working atmosphere

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.