Electronics Repair Technician IV

Thales • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thales is looking for an Electronics Repair Technician IV, whose role involves utilizing your extensive technical expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment to high-quality standards. In this position, you will lead by example, overseeing shop activities, optimizing processes, and managing consumables to ensure operational efficiency. You will mentor and provide expert guidance to Tech I, Tech II, and Tech III technicians, supporting their technical development while reinforcing best practices and quality expectations. Your leadership and advanced problem-solving abilities play a pivotal role in achieving production goals and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of six (6) years of avionics/electronics repair experience, including 6+ years in a Part 145 FAA-regulated environment and Level 3 component repair experience.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic and mechanical systems, utilizing deep technical knowledge and innovative problem-solving techniques to diagnose complex failures beyond the capability of others.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians, facilitate skill development and knowledge transfer, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and performance improvements.
• Prepare detailed service reports, system diagnostics, and maintenance records, contribute to technical documentation updates, and recommend improvements based on performance metrics and analysis.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, safety awareness, and 5S implementation, maintain effective communication skills, speak, read, and write English fluently, maintain regular attendance and professional appearance, align with Thales culture and values, and be legally eligible to work in the country of employment.
• Must have U.S. or Dual Citizenship (with U.S. being one of the citizenships) and be able to obtain post-hire Public Trust Security Clearance from the Department of Homeland Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced equipment troubleshooting and repair, utilizing extensive technical expertise to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment in accordance with high-quality standards and customer specifications, while leading Chronic investigations and return reviews.
• Oversee daily shop performance and workflow coordination, assigning and managing work plans to meet production, training, and operational goals, while maintaining accurate equipment status records and addressing root causes of issues.
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with Operations to implement lean concepts, enhance repair procedures and documentation, and lead material shortage assessments with effective solutions.
• Manage shop consumables and compliance requirements, including ordering and disposing of chemicals, maintaining the Chemical Cabinet according to safety protocols, and monitoring supply levels to prevent operational disruptions.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities when required, coordinating team activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols, and supporting overall shop leadership in the absence of the lead.
• Provide team leadership and strategic communication, mentoring Tech I and Tech II technicians, leading meetings with Team Leads, and delivering updates that support performance alignment and operational objectives.

Benefits

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED