Location: Westfield, IN (Indianapolis Metro Area)
Department: Production / Assembly
Reports to: Project Engineer / Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior (5–10 years)
Competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience
Job Summary
Ball Systems is hiring an Electronics Assembly Technician to build advanced custom test equipment, prototype fixtures, and rack-mount test cabinets for customers in avionics, military/defense, and medical equipment industries. In this role, you'll work hands-on alongside a Project Engineer or Project Manager to assemble, wire, modify, and test electromechanical systems from drawings, schematics, and customer specifications.
This is a strong fit for an experienced electronics technician, electromechanical assembler, or test equipment builder who enjoys variety, takes pride in clean workmanship, and thrives in a custom-build environment where no two projects look alike. If you've spent your career reading schematics, crimping connectors, building harnesses, and bringing one-off systems to life, we want to talk to you.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform electrical and mechanical assembly of custom prototype fixtures and various styles of test equipmentRequired Qualifications
Experience: Ideally 5–10 years in electronics assembly, electromechanical assembly, or a related technical rolePreferred Qualifications
IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001) for soldering and cable/harness workmanshipSkills and Attributes
The right candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and craftsmanship-driven. You enjoy variety, you're comfortable picking up a new fixture or interconnect system you haven't worked with before, and you take ownership of the quality of every assembly that leaves your bench. You communicate clearly with your assigned engineer, ask the right questions before cutting or drilling, and work cleanly and methodically.
You're a team player who shares knowledge with your peers, supports tight project schedules, and takes pride in seeing custom test equipment go out the door working exactly as designed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens or CURRENT Green Card holders due to our military contracts. We cannot sponsor visas.
About Ball Systems
In business for 60 years, Ball Systems is a full-service test, automation, and custom engineering company solving complex technical and manufacturing challenges across industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, and commercial. We design and deliver electronic custom test systems with thorough attention to detail.
Why Work Here?
Work with a high-performing, supportive team that values your ideas
Projects across diverse industries and technologies
A collaborative, respectful workplace
Clear opportunities for growth and leadership
Benefits
Competitive salary for the engineering tech space
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays, PTO, and personal time
Dynamic work environment with real ownership over your role
If you do not see a specific opening that matches your qualifications but would still like to be considered for upcoming positions or additions to existing teams/departments, please send your resume to HR@ballsystems.com.
Ball Systems designs, develops, and delivers custom test systems and produces comprehensive build-to-print systems for companies creating or manufacturing critical electronic or electro-mechanical components for automotive, aerospace and defense and consumer appliance applications.
