Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Schiit Audio is a rapidly growing manufacturer of high performance audio components, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, digital-to-analog converters, equalizers, and more.  We are currently searching for an experienced electronic repair technician for our manufacturing operations. The Electronic Repair Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and testing of multiple products and guarantees that each unit meets or exceeds all specifications upon completion.  Training will be provided to assure the technician has the knowledge and tools to perform their job flawlessly, but soldering experience and competency with both through-hole and SMD devices is required.  Troubleshooting experience and ability to use common testing tools are highly desired.

Starting salary is $20/hour with bonus eligibility based on sales, profitability, and individual contribution. Raises are considered annually and dependent on overall performance and increasing job responsibility. Schedules are somewhat flexible with various options for starting and ending times. We support working families and support the need for time off to attend school functions, take the kids to the doctor, or the 100 other things that come up when you are a parent. Employees start with 2 weeks of paid time off (increases to three after two years) and also receive an additional 8 paid holiday days off.

 

Essential job functions

• Troubleshoot non-functioning or malfunctioning components and circuits to determine source of failure
• Replace or adjust defective parts to restore proper function
• Inspect and test completed devices for perfection in sound quality and functionality
• Upgrade components as instructed by the production lead
• Perform pre-assembly and pre-testing on certain components to assist throughput in assembly operations
• Assist in component assembly as needed
• Assist in other areas of company operations when required

 

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Progressive work history that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility
• Ability to consistently speak, read, and write in English at a professional level
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, iOS, audio player programs, and basic computer operation
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to recall complex instructions and testing procedures
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• Ability to listen to music through headphones for an extended period of time to identify distortion, channel imbalance, or other sonic anomalies

 

Abilities required

• Ability to stand unassisted for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, and kneel while leaving arms free to lift or manipulate boxes or product
• Ability to lift and carry boxes and/or products that weigh up to sixty pounds and place boxes or product on shelving from ankle to shoulder height
• Ability to use hands and arms to assemble, maneuver and test products that weigh up to 50 pounds
• Ability and desire to work effectively and proactively in a team environment with a passion for excellence

 

Schitt Audio is a great place to work with a fresh and unique culture that takes great pride in producing high quality audio components for music lovers around the world. 

 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Company Description

Schiit Audio is a 15-year old high-end audio equipment company that designs, builds, and ships audio equipment directly to customers. Schiit Audio started in a garage in Santa Clarita, California in 2010 and has experienced tremendous growth in the last 14 years. Schiit operates out of two production and distribution facilities, one in San Antonio, Texas and the other in Corpus Christi, Texas. At our facilities employees assemble, test, package, and ship audio electronics to customers all over the world. Schiit Audio sells primarily through our website. We also sell on Amazon.com and through a hub of distributors in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our website can be found at schiit.com.

The text below is a description of our company from our website.

Schiit got started in 2010 when two audio industry veterans decided it was time to shake things up a bit. The two audiophiles are Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta. Together, they have designed dozens of audio and A/V products, from the Andromeda III to the Cobalt 307 to the DS Pre and Angstrom 200.

So, yeah: fully balanced differential power amplifiers, fully discrete I/V conversion stages, audiophile D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps. the first DTS home theater surround processor on the market . . . we’ve done a ton of stuff.

So What Now, and Why So Much Headphone Stuff?
In the old days, audiophiles went up the food chain from the table radio to the console stereo to separate speakers the size of refrigerators and monoblocks that would cook a cat. Today, nobody starts with a table radio. Everyone—and we mean everyone—starts with headphones.

So, yeah. We do a lot of personal audio. But that doesn't mean we don't have products that are totally comfortable in a speaker-based system, from industry-leading preamps and amps, to literally every DAC we make. Whether you're looking at personal audio or at a speaker-based system, we have fun, affordable products that'll put a smile on your face.

So What Makes Your Products Special?
Mike Moffat separately aligns each molecule of every JFET, using a special Absolute Zero containment suit...er, well, no. What makes them special are three things:

True MultibitTM DACs and Unique Digital Filter
Today, virtually every DAC uses a reduced-bit technology known as "delta sigma." Multibit DACs have largely gone by the wayside, thanks to less-expensive delta-sigma technology. The few multibit DACs that exist either use NOS (new old stock) D/A chips, one of two or three still-extant multibit chips, or build their own R2R ladders at high cost. We've always believed that multibit DACs provide the best sonic performance, especially when coupled with Schiit's unique, DSP-based closed-form digital filter. This is why we've brought them together in our unique True Multibit topology, using current-production, medical/military grade D/A converters.

Innovative Analog Approaches
On the analog side, we've also taken innovative approaches, each uniquely designed for the task at hand. Even our least expensive headphone amplifier is essentially a miniature, fully discrete, DC coupled, current-feedback power amplifier. We've introduced the ContinuityTM output stage to address the transconductance droop that is inherent in Class AB amplifier designs, developed unique balanced topologies like NexusTM in Ragnarok 2, and created a seamless blend of tube and solid state with CoherenceTM in Lyr 3.

Designed for the Real World
The real world is a complex place, which is why all of our products are overbuilt. Pick up any of our products, and marvel at their weight, heft, and solidity. Even our smallest products are made of aluminum and steel. The larger products use high-quality C-core transformers, extensive power supply filtering, and precision low-noise regulation.

All of our products are developed with the latest APx555 audio analyzer, as well as a full half-dozen Avermetrics analyzers for in-line testing. We we burn-in every product from Asgard on up for a minimum of 1 day to help catch any early failures. (Ragnarok and Yggdrasil get 4 days each). We also keep very close tabs on any service and support needs, so you can rest assured of years of great sound.

And—it bears mentioning—we believe that close-coupled, local control of all of the aspects of production delivers better products. That's why we design and produce our stuff here in the USA, with the vast majority of parts cost going to US-based companies manufacturing in the US. We need all of that clarification in there because some people have played games with what "Assembled in USA" means. When we say it, it means that our chassis guys are right around the corner. Our transformers are made in California, our boards are assembled in Texas, Nevada, or Utah, and we design, assemble, and test everything in San Antonio or Corpus Christi, Texas.

Company Description

Schiit Audio is a 15-year old high-end audio equipment company that designs, builds, and ships audio equipment directly to customers. Schiit Audio started in a garage in Santa Clarita, California in 2010 and has experienced tremendous growth in the last 14 years. Schiit operates out of two production and distribution facilities, one in San Antonio, Texas and the other in Corpus Christi, Texas. At our facilities employees assemble, test, package, and ship audio electronics to customers all over the world. Schiit Audio sells primarily through our website. We also sell on Amazon.com and through a hub of distributors in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our website can be found at schiit.com.\r\n\r\nThe text below is a description of our company from our website.\r\n\r\nSchiit got started in 2010 when two audio industry veterans decided it was time to shake things up a bit. The two audiophiles are Jason Stoddard, formerly of Sumo, and Mike Moffat, formerly of Theta. Together, they have designed dozens of audio and A/V products, from the Andromeda III to the Cobalt 307 to the DS Pre and Angstrom 200.\r\n\r\nSo, yeah: fully balanced differential power amplifiers, fully discrete I/V conversion stages, audiophile D/A converters, relay-switched stepped attenuator volume controls in preamps. the first DTS home theater surround processor on the market . . . we’ve done a ton of stuff.\r\n\r\nSo What Now, and Why So Much Headphone Stuff?\r\nIn the old days, audiophiles went up the food chain from the table radio to the console stereo to separate speakers the size of refrigerators and monoblocks that would cook a cat. Today, nobody starts with a table radio. Everyone—and we mean everyone—starts with headphones.\r\n\r\nSo, yeah. We do a lot of personal audio. But that doesn't mean we don't have products that are totally comfortable in a speaker-based system, from industry-leading preamps and amps, to literally every DAC we make. Whether you're looking at personal audio or at a speaker-based system, we have fun, affordable products that'll put a smile on your face.\r\n\r\nSo What Makes Your Products Special?\r\nMike Moffat separately aligns each molecule of every JFET, using a special Absolute Zero containment suit...er, well, no. What makes them special are three things:\r\n\r\nTrue MultibitTM DACs and Unique Digital Filter \r\nToday, virtually every DAC uses a reduced-bit technology known as "delta sigma." Multibit DACs have largely gone by the wayside, thanks to less-expensive delta-sigma technology. The few multibit DACs that exist either use NOS (new old stock) D/A chips, one of two or three still-extant multibit chips, or build their own R2R ladders at high cost. We've always believed that multibit DACs provide the best sonic performance, especially when coupled with Schiit's unique, DSP-based closed-form digital filter. This is why we've brought them together in our unique True Multibit topology, using current-production, medical/military grade D/A converters.\r\n\r\nInnovative Analog Approaches\r\nOn the analog side, we've also taken innovative approaches, each uniquely designed for the task at hand. Even our least expensive headphone amplifier is essentially a miniature, fully discrete, DC coupled, current-feedback power amplifier. We've introduced the ContinuityTM output stage to address the transconductance droop that is inherent in Class AB amplifier designs, developed unique balanced topologies like NexusTM in Ragnarok 2, and created a seamless blend of tube and solid state with CoherenceTM in Lyr 3. \r\n\r\nDesigned for the Real World\r\nThe real world is a complex place, which is why all of our products are overbuilt. Pick up any of our products, and marvel at their weight, heft, and solidity. Even our smallest products are made of aluminum and steel. The larger products use high-quality C-core transformers, extensive power supply filtering, and precision low-noise regulation.\r\n\r\nAll of our products are developed with the latest APx555 audio analyzer, as well as a full half-dozen Avermetrics analyzers for in-line testing. We we burn-in every product from Asgard on up for a minimum of 1 day to help catch any early failures. (Ragnarok and Yggdrasil get 4 days each). We also keep very close tabs on any service and support needs, so you can rest assured of years of great sound.\r\n\r\nAnd—it bears mentioning—we believe that close-coupled, local control of all of the aspects of production delivers better products. That's why we design and produce our stuff here in the USA, with the vast majority of parts cost going to US-based companies manufacturing in the US. We need all of that clarification in there because some people have played games with what "Assembled in USA" means. When we say it, it means that our chassis guys are right around the corner. Our transformers are made in California, our boards are assembled in Texas, Nevada, or Utah, and we design, assemble, and test everything in San Antonio or Corpus Christi, Texas.

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