The Company:
WE SAVE LIVES! For over 50 years Robertson Fuel Systems, a HEICO company, continues to be the world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of crashworthy fuel systems. The Company’s technology, experience, and capability in fuel containment are paramount to both its defense and civil customers. Engineered to help prevent post-incident fires, its fuel solutions save lives.
Benefits of the Electrical Assembly Technician II/III
- 4X10 Schedule with every Friday Off
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO
- Educational Assistance
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
- EAP and Wellness Plan
- Healthy Rewards Program
Duties & Responsibilities of the Electrical Assembly Technician
- Assembles wiring harnesses, cables, relay boxes, and control panels.
- Reads and understands electrical assembly drawings, wire diagrams, shop orders, work instructions, and manufacturing orders.
- Disassembles and cleans components for aviation and ground vehicle fuel systems.
- Operates a broad variety of equipment and hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs functions in the ERP system related to the position
- Performs testing and troubleshooting of sub-system components and complete assemblies
- Adherence to Export Control and Technology Control Plan (TCP) as applicable to job function
- Adherence to Compliance Plan and Employee Policy Manual
- Ability to accomplish duties and responsibilities with minimal or intermittent supervision
- Reads and understands Contracts generated by picking tickets
- Initiates change/ deficiency requests for drawings, work orders, work instructions, and manufacturing orders.
- Screens assembly of sub-system components and complete assemblies.
- Assists with training and on-the-job learning initiatives for lesser experienced Electrical Assembly Technicians.
- Prepares systems and assembled components to meet all quality standards and guidelines before ATL, Quality, and DCMA inspection.
- Interacts with Contracts, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering as required.
- Interacts with Quality and Supply Chain as required.
- Marginal duties may include the following:
- General and detailed cleaning of the production floor, i.e. sweeping, mopping, waxing empty garbage cans, etc.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover nor contain a static listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications of the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience for the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and a minimum of three (3-8) years of experience in an electrical assembly role (aircraft-related preferred) combined with the demonstrated ability to perform level I and II tasks per the training matrix; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Professional Qualifications for the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
- Soldering certification or the ability to obtain soldering certification
- Ability to understand general aircraft electrician techniques (i.e. wire preparation, stripping, crimping, soldering and termination).
- Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures in either the aircraft or ground vehicle electrical systems or components.
- Must be able to read and interpret blue print wiring schematics and specifications.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues
- Mathematical understanding consistent with the educational requirements
- Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to use various tools to identify and solve problems
- Strong customer service and company culture/ reputation orientation
Personal Competencies for the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Ability to participate successfully in a team environment; demonstrate willingness to collaborate with others to achieve common objectives
- Ability to apply common sense towards the execution of responsibilities
Physical Demands of the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit and climb. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand, bend, squat or kneel and lift or carry a maximum of 50 pounds; as well as push or pull a maximum of 80 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and rulers. The incumbent will regularly use powered tools such as soldering irons, electrical test equipment and drills.
Work Environment for the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to electrical components/parts while working in a climate-controlled lab setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low (<85dB). The incumbent is required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Nitrile gloves or work gloves and safety glasses.
Safety/Security/Environmental for the Electrical Assembly Technician I/II
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Comply with all Safety policies as outlined by the company standards and local, state and federal laws.
- Support the company FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention program.
- In accordance with Robertson Fuel Systems’ Arizona Drug and Alcohol Policy, this position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Other
As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-8 years electrical assembly experience (aircraft-related preferred)
- Soldering certification or ability to obtain certification
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, and shop orders
- Hands-on skills: wire preparation, stripping, crimping, soldering, termination
- Experience with wiring harnesses, cables, relay boxes, and control panels
- Experience using ERP systems for manufacturing functions
- Ability to perform testing and troubleshooting using electrical test equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 80 pounds; use PPE
- Effective English communication (read, write, speak) and ability to follow written/oral instructions
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
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