How to hire an electronics technician

How to hire an electronics technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics 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 technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electronics technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect electronics technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents electronics technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electronics Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics 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	$15-31
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32
   Electronics Engineer	An electronics engineer specializes in designing and developing electronic components and systems, ensuring efficiency in all aspects. They are primarily responsible for conducting tests and maintenance for systems, identifying any faults or inconsistencies, and performing corrective measures right away... Show more	$32-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • RF
   • Ladders
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Oscilloscopes
   • PLC
   • Circuit Boards
   • Computer System
   • Analog
   • Electrical Systems
   • Technical Support
   • Technical Knowledge
   • Control Systems
   • Schematic Drawings

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
   • Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and electronic components.
   • Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair professional electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, oscillators and pulse generators.
   • Utilize a wide array of test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and communications monitors.
   • Assemble electronic components onto print circuit boards with aid of PCB component location prints and engineer assembly documentation.
   • Help tutor other students in writing, math and electronics.

   More electronics technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electronics technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electronics 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 technician in Pennsylvania may be lower than in Montana, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electronics technician. Additionally, an electronics technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electronics technician salary

   $46,660yearly

   $22.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electronics technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average electronics technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$61,983	$30
   2	California	$59,721	$29
   3	Washington	$58,345	$28
   4	New York	$53,652	$26
   5	Maryland	$52,953	$25
   6	Virginia	$52,626	$25
   7	Indiana	$50,055	$24
   8	Minnesota	$49,962	$24
   9	Colorado	$49,852	$24
   10	West Virginia	$49,452	$24
   11	Texas	$48,108	$23
   12	New Mexico	$47,974	$23
   13	Illinois	$47,790	$23
   14	Oklahoma	$47,048	$23
   15	Utah	$46,284	$22
   16	Arizona	$46,132	$22
   17	Georgia	$45,814	$22
   18	Nevada	$45,573	$22
   19	North Carolina	$43,615	$21
   20	Wisconsin	$42,726	$21

   Average electronics technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Jacobs Engineering Group	$74,531	$35.83
   2	Sandia National Labs	$72,788	$34.99	9
   3	BNSF Railway	$71,553	$34.40
   4	Noblis	$69,780	$33.55	1
   5	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$68,595	$32.98
   6	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	$68,544	$32.95
   7	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	$68,053	$32.72	4
   8	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$67,893	$32.64	15
   9	Vicor	$67,142	$32.28
   10	Canadian Pacific Railway	$66,890	$32.16
   11	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$66,503	$31.97	88
   12	Reckitt Benckiser	$66,242	$31.85
   13	Vector Group	$66,159	$31.81
   14	Astronics	$65,263	$31.38	6
   15	Compunetix	$64,833	$31.17
   16	The Manitowoc Company	$64,437	$30.98	4
   17	General Electric	$63,777	$30.66	43
   18	BlackRock	$63,371	$30.47	1
   19	PROLIM	$62,778	$30.18
   20	Ferrara Candy	$61,944	$29.78

4. Writing an electronics technician job description

   An electronics technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electronics technician job description:

   Electronics technician job description example

   Title:
   Electronics Technician III
   
   This is an SCA position.
   
   Electronics Technician IIIThis position will independently plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on complex electronic intrusion detection systems.
   You will serve as an expert in intrusion detection systems that include video (IR and day), access control (card readers and keypads), RADAR perimeter security, intrusion detection (PIR and BMS), mass notification equipment and a variety of communication networks.
   
   Typical duties include:
   Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on intrusion detection and surveillance systems of various types and manufacturers
   Recommend solutions to design problems.
   Perform system tests and analyzing results, modifying equipment or installations to improve performance.
   Perform other duties as assigned
   
   Qualifications: Contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.
   High school diploma or equivalent.Desired: Associates degree in electronics technology or a two-year civilian technical electronics curriculum or a four-year trade apprenticeship-training program in electronics or graduate of a military Class "A" electronics school. Must have as a minimum, eight years hands-on experience in the field of electronics, electrical and/or communications equipment installation.Experience must include operational, maintenance and team lead work assignments. Previous Intrusion Detection System experience can be substituted at the rate of one years' experience for each year of education.
   
   Clearance:
   Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
   
   Preferred: Network cabling and configuration preferred. Experience with CCTV, Intrusion Detection Systems and Access Control System equipment highly preferred. Able to read design drawings to determine device locations. Able to utilize a multimeter to troubleshoot alarm circuits for faults. Position requires a motivated self-starter requiring little direction to perform daily tasks of working on trouble cases and preventative maintenance.
   
   In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
   
   KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electronics 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 technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electronics 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 technician job on Zippia to find and recruit electronics technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electronics technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 technician

   Once you've selected the best electronics technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electronics technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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