Electrical Engineering Production Laboratory Technician

About the role

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranks among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year. We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Technician to independently operate an Electronics and Printed Circuit Board production and prototype facility for engineering development and low-rate production efforts. The position involves working closely with a highly disciplined engineering team supporting quick-turn precision projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex engineering technician support assignments
• Construct and build devices and simple equipment
• Construct developmental and production models, following layouts and diagrams
• Conduct tests and experiments that require non-standard setups and procedures
• Extract and compile data from field notes, technical manuals, lab reports, and bench tests
• Develop information about operational failures and modifications
• Perform more complex aspects of function; receive guidance/supervision on new assignments but normally works independently on mastered tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a skilled electrical engineering technician
• Demonstrated experience operating four or more of the following manufacturing equipment:
• solder stencil printers
• pick & place machines
• solder reflow oven
• automated optical inspection station
• x-ray inspection machine
• prototype PCB milling machines
• selective soldering machines
• BGA rework station machines
• Rigorous hand soldering experience to include component sizes of 0201, BGA, LGA, and QFN

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 10 or more years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician
• Experience independently running an electronics production laboratory
• Experience with the use and maintenance of ALL of the following manufacturing equipment:
• solder stencil printers
• pick and place machines
• solder reflow oven
• automated optical inspection station
• x-ray inspection machine
• PCB Mill (prototyping)
• selective soldering machine
• BGA rework station

Education

A High School Degree or Higher

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $120,000 (USD).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

• Support Our Warfighters
• Drive Customer Success
• Build Innovative Technology
• Create Meaningful Solutions
• Work with Brilliant People
• Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time
• Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration
• Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work
• Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field
• Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters
• Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development
• Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more
• Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite
• Food: We have a lot of food around here!