How to hire a junior electronic technician

How to hire a junior electronic technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior electronic technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the junior electronic technician you need to hire. Certain junior electronic technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a junior electronic technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a junior electronic technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of junior electronic technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Junior Electronic Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Electronic 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	$15-24
   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
   Assembly & Test Technician	An assembly test technician works at manufacturing facilities where they are in charge of assembling product components and subjecting them to various tests, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their organization of employment, it usually includes understanding diagrams and project requirements, establishing and implementing test parameters, operating tools and equipment, maintaining records, and producing detailed reports... Show more	$14-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electronic Equipment
   • Electronic Systems
   • Logic Controllers
   • Analyze Results
   • Surface Mount
   • Electronic Components
   • Troubleshoot
   • Circuit Boards
   • Computer System

   Responsibilities:

   • Repair, test, and troubleshot digital/ RF data terminals and bar-code scanners used for real-time managing of inventory.
   • Maintain, monitor and troubleshoot building all aspects of security equipment, locks, changing of combinations for doors and safes.
   • Certify and troubleshoot electronic maintenance equipment using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
   • Test and troubleshot electronic systems to component level using multi-meters and oscilloscopes.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior electronic technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A junior electronic technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, junior electronic technicians' average salary in tennessee is 46% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior electronic technicians 37% less than senior-level junior electronic technicians.
   • Certifications. A junior electronic technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a junior electronic technician's salary.

   Average junior electronic technician salary

   $40,566yearly

   $19.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior electronic technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a junior electronic technician job description

   A junior electronic 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. Below, you can find an example of a junior electronic technician job description:

   Junior electronic technician job description example

   • Responsible for calibrating a variety of test instruments for one or more skill areas, such as:

   1. Electrical Equipment
   2. Industrial Equipment
   3. Temperature Equipment

   • Perform standards maintenance & checking of company standards if assigned by Lab Manager
   • Collect calibration data and record information on data sheets. Complete calibration certifications, including out of tolerance conditions.
   • Continue to be trained in all aspects of Micro Precision Calibration Services and share gained knowledge and other best practices with other team members
   • Observe safety precautions and quality standards in the performance of tasks and compliy with the company
   • Clearly communicate calibration issues and procedures with customers and coworkers on the phone, in person and through email

   Requirements:

   • Valid Driver's License
   • Basic Knowledge of Mechanical and Dimensional equipment preferred
   • Experience in basic instrumentation and manual tools preferred
   • Basic mathematics understanding
   • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
   • Experience in MS Word and Excel
   • Ability to work both independently and under the supervision of Senior Technicians
   • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance

   Training We accept applicants new to the calibration industry who are eager to learn
   
   Work Environment

   · Work performed in the local laboratory and at the customer facilities

   · Up to 25% out of town, overnight travel.

   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Micro Precision without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status
   
   Benefits

   · 401(k)

   · 401(k) matching

   · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, along with FSA

   · 2 weeks vacation and 6 days of sick time annually
   
   Salary Description

   $18 - $30 Based on experience

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit junior electronic technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 junior electronic technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the junior electronic technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   To prepare for the new junior electronic technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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