How to hire an electronics repair technician

How to hire an electronics repair technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics repair technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronics repair technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics repair technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electronics repair technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an electronics repair technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An electronics repair technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electronics repair technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electronics repair technicians.

   Type of Electronics Repair Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics Repair Technician	Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment... Show more	$14-26
   Technical Testing Engineer	A technical testing engineer is responsible for inspecting and reporting the quality of products across the production cycle. You will thoroughly check procedures, materials, and electrical and mechanical systems to produce high-quality products for customers... Show more	$29-60
   Instrument And Controls Technician	An instrument and controls technician is responsible for checking and inspecting the condition of production equipment and machinery, ensuring its stability to support business functions and manufacturing processes. Instrument and control technicians study schematics and blueprints of system components to assemble parts and analyze its features for measurement... Show more	$23-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electronic Devices
   • Night Vision Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Oscilloscopes
   • Electronic Repair
   • PLC
   • Circuit Boards
   • Electronic Components
   • Computer System
   • Component Level Repair
   • PCB
   • Level Troubleshooting
   • Windows
   • Soldering Irons

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and writing of PLC programs to automate machine operations.
   • Lead small teams in the development and installation of residential and commercial electrical and HVAC systems to include smart home systems.
   • Work on all types of different electronic equipment ranging from home stereos and TV s to printers and motherboards.
   • Configure files on switches, routers, hubs and internet controllers using UNIX FTP (file transfer protocol) utilities.
   • Programme IDEC PLC ladder logic control process.
   • Install and maintain several Linux and windows computers.

   More electronics repair technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electronics repair technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electronics repair technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an electronics repair technician in Kansas may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electronics repair technician. Additionally, an electronics repair technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electronics repair technician salary

   $41,516yearly

   $19.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronics repair technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average electronics repair technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$51,037	$25
   2	Ohio	$47,774	$23
   3	Michigan	$46,789	$22
   4	New York	$44,754	$22
   5	Massachusetts	$44,321	$21
   6	Oregon	$44,225	$21
   7	Pennsylvania	$42,349	$20
   8	New Mexico	$40,454	$19
   9	Utah	$40,272	$19
   10	Minnesota	$40,132	$19
   11	Illinois	$38,735	$19
   12	Indiana	$37,611	$18
   13	North Carolina	$37,234	$18
   14	Texas	$37,157	$18
   15	Georgia	$36,499	$18
   16	Arkansas	$35,471	$17
   17	Florida	$34,784	$17
   18	South Carolina	$34,723	$17
   19	Kentucky	$33,530	$16

   Average electronics repair technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BWX Technologies	$66,840	$32.13	5
   2	AMETEK	$66,497	$31.97	13
   3	Cubic	$56,397	$27.11
   4	Telephonics	$54,699	$26.30
   5	Bosch USA	$53,139	$25.55	7
   6	Zenetex	$52,645	$25.31
   7	Raytheon Technologies	$52,418	$25.20	19
   8	Medtronic	$51,990	$25.00	11
   9	Thales	$51,931	$24.97	2
   10	Leidos	$51,114	$24.57	94
   11	BD	$50,971	$24.51	3
   12	Carrier	$50,824	$24.43
   13	PEAK Technical Staffing USA	$48,316	$23.23
   14	NuWest Group	$45,653	$21.95
   15	uBreakiFix	$45,330	$21.79	2
   16	CTG	$45,008	$21.64	1
   17	Orion Talent	$44,975	$21.62
   18	Decluttr	$44,747	$21.51
   19	ComSonics	$44,735	$21.51	3
   20	Jacobs Enterprises	$44,728	$21.50	14

4. Writing an electronics repair technician job description

   A job description for an electronics repair technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electronics repair technician job description:

   Electronics repair technician job description example

   The Army National Guard utilizes many forms of sophisticated equipment on and off the field. As a Special Electronic Devices Repairer, you will ensure that vital instruments and tools are meticulously maintained and operational. This includes night vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, nuclear, biological, and chemical warning and measuring devices, and others.
   
   Specific duties of the Special Electronic Devices Repairer include: testing instruments, navigational controls, and simulators; reading technical diagrams and manuals; replacing parts; ensuring quality control measures; and troubleshooting and inspecting equipment. Advanced level Special Electronic Devices Repairers are expected to supervise and train other Soldiers in the craft.
   Helpful Skills
   Interest in mathematics, solving problems, and electronic equipment repair
   Strong attention to detail
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or the National Weather Service.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for a Special Electronic Devices Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Advanced Individual Training consists of 25 weeks of training. Training is spent in a classroom, practicing on equipment, and in the field under simulated combat conditions.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Electrical electronics installers repairers commercial and industrial equipment electric motor power tool powerhouse substation relay equipment

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electronics repair technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electronics repair technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electronics repair technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronics repair technician job on Zippia to find and recruit electronics repair technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electronics repair technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics repair technician

   Once you've found the electronics repair technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electronics repair technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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