Electronic Manufacturing Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly, printed circuit board repair, testing, troubleshooting, or electronics manufacturing is required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, printed circuit board layouts, and technical drawings.
- Experience with surface-mount technology and through-hole soldering is required.
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Drug and alcohol testing is mandatory and random.
- Perform electronic assembly, soldering, rework, repair, and testing of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
- Support a variety of manufacturing and assembly programs, with primary responsibility for electronics-related products and systems.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components, assemblies, and systems to component level.
- Execute production tasks across various programs, including printed circuit board population, wire harness assembly, component installation, system integration, and circuit board testing.
- Follow detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
- Conduct in-process inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation, test records, and production reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
- Operate test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other electronic diagnostic tools.
- Perform soldering and desoldering of through-hole and surface-mount technology components.
- A technical degree, electronics certification, or military electronics training is preferred.
- Experience with IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001, or equivalent.
- Electronics troubleshooting and component-level repair experience.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, medical device, or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
- Experience performing soldering, inspection, and testing to IPC or military standards.
About the company
ADPma is an aerospace manufacturer and FAA-PMA parts supplier. The company designs, engineers, certifies, manufactures, and sells proprietary precision components for commercial aviation and defense. It serves airlines, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance organizations, cargo operators, distributors, and leasing companies. Its operating model centers on low-volume, high-mix production supported by certification, quality systems, and customer engineering. Teams work across aerospace engineering, certification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales, and support. The business combines technical knowledge, practical execution, and ongoing support across the markets it serves.
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Piney Flats, Tennessee
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ADPma’s website was updated September 1, 2026, signaling active commercial operations.
- LinkedIn lists 11-50 employees, suggesting a lean, specialized operating model.
- The company says it has over half a million parts in service worldwide.
What critics are saying
- PMA parts depend on FAA certification, so one quality failure triggers grounding and recalls.
- Boeing, Airbus, and OEM spares pricing pressure ADPma’s margins by 2027.
- A narrow aerospace aftermarket base leaves ADPma exposed if airline maintenance spending stalls.
What makes ADPma unique
- ADPma sells FAA-PMA proprietary aircraft parts, reducing airline maintenance costs.
- The company serves 100-plus airlines across 39 countries and defense customers.
- Mollenhour Gross acquired ADPma in 2020, backing patient capital and long-term growth.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation