Electronics Technician, Level 3

Job overview

The Electronics Technician, Level 3 role is onsite in Kansas City, MO, with compensation of $27.00 per hour. The technician works with electronics technicians, production leaders, quality assurance, and engineering support teams on locomotive electronics testing and repair. Wabtec provides equipment, systems, and services for freight and transit rail. The role tests and inspects electronic and mechanical devices, documents results, and troubleshoots equipment to support product quality and reliable rail operations. Board-level repair, calibration, and adherence to testing and safety procedures help production meet quality requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform functional tests on subassemblies and final assemblies
• troubleshoot and repair failed products to board level
• identify root causes and apply preventative measures
• perform board-level rework and component exchange following ESD and IPC procedures
• conduct tests using written procedures and verify revision levels
• visually inspect products
• repair and replace components using through-hole, SMT, hot-air, or traditional soldering methods
• interpret schematics and product documentation
• meet internal quality, AAR, and FRA requirements
• complete assigned work orders
• maintain and calibrate test equipment
• monitor chemical shelf life
• cross-train and support team members
• follow safety and PPE requirements
• maintain a clean work area and follow 5S.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electronics technician

level 3

locomotive electronics

board-level troubleshooting

electronics repair

functional testing

soldering

esd

ipc

kansas city mo

wabtec

$27/hr

monday–thursday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• annual bonus may be available if eligible.

Why this role

Two Monday–Thursday schedules are offered: 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; schedule is assigned upon hire. Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.