Printed Circuit Board Technician - First Shift at Federal Signal Corporation in University Park, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform all duties and responsibilities as they pertain to the production and assembly of a variety of printed circuit boards.


2. Build, inspect, test, repair and program and trouble shoot a wide variety of printed circuit boards.


3. Responsible for developing specifications, modifying operating programs, programming chips and full operation of all production area line equipment.


4. Work from schedules, work orders, schematics, blue prints, and other instructions.


5. Assist with physical inventories as required.


6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Two year technical college degree or equivalent required.


• Ability to use hand and power tools and other material handling equipment to include but not limited to: pallet jack, hand truck, CRT, microcomputer, EDI, fax, and bar coding equipment.


• Must be able to read and understand assembly prints, wiring diagrams and schematics.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow work instructions.


• Able to initiate problem-solving discussions and work with Engineering or Management to resolve issues.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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