Electronics Technician

Electronics Technician — RTE (Cortland, NY area)The WorkRTE repairs, rebuilds, and remanufactures electronic controllers for refrigerated transport units — the hardware that keeps the cold chain running. This is bench-level, hands-on electronics work. Not IT. Not field service. You're diagnosing faults, replacing components, soldering boards, and bringing controllers back to spec.What You'll DoDiagnose and troubleshoot electronic controller failures at the component levelPerform precision soldering — through-hole and surface-mount reworkRead and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentationUse oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic test equipment dailyRebuild and refurbish controllers to OEM-equivalent specificationsIdentify failure patterns and recommend process improvementsMaintain detailed repair records and quality documentationWhat You BringHands-on electronics repair experience — whether that's from a vocational program, an industry bench, or a military electronics shopSoldering proficiency (through-hole and SMD; IPC certification a plus)Ability to read schematics and trace circuits confidentlyComfort with standard bench test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, function generator)Strong troubleshooting instincts — you isolate faults, not just swap boardsHigh school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or technical training preferredWhy RTESmall team, real impact, no corporate layers between you and the work. Every controller you bring back keeps a reefer running and product cold. You'll see the results of what you do every day.We hire on skill, not pedigree. If you can solder, read a schematic, and isolate a fault — we want to talk. Apply now or contact us directly.Military VeteransIf you maintained, repaired, or troubleshot electronics in uniform, you already speak our language. RTE values the diagnostic rigor and hands-on proficiency that military-trained technicians bring to the bench.Relevant MOS/Ratings: Army 94F, 35F | Navy ET, FC | Air Force 2E/2M series | Marine Corps 2841, 5948, 6322 — or any specialty that puts you on a bench with a scope and a soldering iron.Don't see your code? If your military training involved hands-on electronics, your skills transfer. Contact us.