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Union Electronic Device Fabricator (EDF) - 1st Shift

Niskayuna💼 Full-time💰 $93,746–$93,746🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, and wires prototype electrical and electronic instruments, apparatus, and experimental equipment to support development activities.

Role type

Union Electronic Device Fabricator (EDF)

Builds

High-quality prototype hardware, assemblies, chassis, panels, circuits, brackets, and wiring for engineering development.

Domain

Manufacturing / Prototyping / Electrical & Electronic Hardware

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Precision assembly, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, interpreting engineering drawings and schematics, operating computer-controlled assembly and wiring equipment, fabricating micro-miniature circuits, sandblasting, painting, and finishing operations, electrical and dimensional inspection

Preferred skills

Strong mechanical and electrical fabrication ability, attention to detail, ability to work to close tolerances, ability to manage multiple materials and fabrication methods

Technologies

Multimeters, continuity testers, digital micrometers, drill press, band saw, table saw, shears, grinders, punch press, crane, sand blaster, arbor press, reciprocating saw, soldering irons, wire wrap guns, paint spray equipment, vapor degreasing equipment

Responsibilities

Plan sequence of operations and select tools/materials for complex prototype assignments; fabricate and modify chassis, panels, circuits, and mounting hardware; install wiring and terminate electrical connections including coaxial, multiconductor, fiber optic, and power cables; set up and operate computer-controlled assembly and lettering equipment; perform sandblasting, painting, and finishing operations; conduct electrical and dimensional inspections to verify conformance to specifications; prepare and maintain fabrication documentation; interface with project customers to explain fabrication methods and progress; inventory and maintain shop supplies and work areas

Seniority

Individual Contributor, Union Role

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