Electrical/Electronics Technician III - The Toro Company

About the role

The Electrical/Electronics Technician III, in Toro’s Landscape and Contractor Group, supports the development of electrified products for The Toro Company.

Responsibilities

• Construct and test prototype battery packs (Li-Ion, etc.), chargers, circuit board assemblies, electrical and electronic components and systems, and finished products and machines
• Construct and test prototype harnesses and validate functionality in machines or stationary equipment
• Populate, troubleshoot to the component level, and rework circuit board assemblies (soldering, reflow, and inspection)
• Work independently and under the supervision and direction of others
• Identify, order and inventory parts and assemblies and test equipment
• Cook up and coordinate test plan logistics with internal and external test facilities
• Create design and test documentation, updates, and work instructions
• Manage Electronics Lab, order parts, maintain organization and cleanliness of the lab, and track test equipment
• Test electrical components, systems, and PCBs using power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, CAN bus analysis tools, signal generators, etc.
• Other work as assigned

Requirements

• Education And Experience:
• Associates degree or equivalent 2-year electrical/electronic technical degree with minimum of five (5) years of experience as an electrical or electronics technician
• --or-- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (or equivalent) and minimum two (2) years of experience in related electrical or electronics role
• Job Qualifications:
• Demonstrated capabilities in soldering and desoldering, populating and rework of circuit board assemblies, including through-hole and SMT components
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics, wire harness drawings, and other electrical system documentation
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities of electrical systems or electronics
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical and electronic fundamentals
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication in English, collaboration and teamwork skills, flexibility, self-motivation, dependability, punctuality, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, and performance of quality work
• Demonstrated ability and self-motivation to learn new skills, technologies, procedures, test equipment, techniques, and software applications
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, to communicate status
• Demonstrated ability to safely use basic hand and power tools
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe working procedures
• Familiarity with basic terminal crimping tools
• Must be able to work independently and under the direction of others - as a self-starter and in team environment supporting cross-functional staff members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Skills

• Knowledge of battery technology and battery safe-handling procedures is preferred
• Knowledge of electronic components, including power, analog and digital, is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical harness design, component specification and ordering, and harness construction experience is preferred
• Experience troubleshooting mobile equipment electrical systems and electronics is preferred
• Experience with printed circuit board layout and schematic entry is preferred
• Experience with using programming tools for microcontrollers is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to rework fine pitch SMT and BGA components is preferred
• Ability to design is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical/dental/vision plan
• 401k
• Complimentary use of onsite fitness facility
• Onsite café serving breakfast and lunch
• Volunteerism
• Community involvement

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the hourly pay range is between $37 - $42.

Schedule

This opportunity is based out of Bloomington, MN international headquarters. Candidates should prepare for a 5-day on-site schedule.