Electronic Technician III
Smith+Nephew
Summary
The Electronic Technician III performs advanced troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and testing of electromechanical medical instruments and assemblies using approved procedures, technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and other controlled documentation. This role serves as a highly skilled technician capable of independently diagnosing complex issues while maintaining established quality, productivity, and performance standards. Responsibilities remain primarily hands-on with an increased expectation for technical expertise and problem-solving capability. This role also supports continuous improvement activities and provides technical guidance when needed.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, adjust, and test analog and digital electromechanical medical instruments according to established procedures and specifications.
- Accurately document repairs, inspections, testing activities, and findings within Device History Records (DHRs) and quality systems.
- Create labels and package medical instruments and assemblies for shipment.
- Complete and support daily work cell performance metric tracking and reporting.
- Evaluate repair requirements and prepare customer repair quotations.
What Will You Need to Be Successful?
Education
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Associate's Degree in Electronics from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.
- Equivalent military electronics training and experience may be substituted.
Experience
- 4-6 years of experience as an Electronic Technician, Service Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or in a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electronic and electromechanical systems.
- Experience performing diagnostics using technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and electronic test equipment.
- Medical device, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
- Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift and handle materials up to 25 pounds.
Travel Requirements
- Less than 10% travel required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Associate's Degree in Electronics from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.
- Equivalent military electronics training and experience may be substituted.
- 4-6 years of experience as an Electronic Technician, Service Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or in a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electronic and electromechanical systems.
- Experience performing diagnostics using technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and electronic test equipment.
- Medical device, manufacturing, or regulated industry experience preferred.
- Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
- Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Must be able to lift and handle materials up to 25 pounds.
- Less than 10% travel required.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.