Engineering Technician

About the role

PNI Sensor is an engineering-driven sensor products company with products ranging from sensor components to IoT systems sold worldwide. The ideal candidate is disciplined, accountable, meticulous, has pride in their work product and is a team player. This role is intended for a high-potential individual who will grow into a Senior Engineering Technician position within approximately two years while working closely with our Senior Hardware Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Debug and troubleshoot electronic hardware, prototype systems, and integrated sensor platforms
• Perform board-level troubleshooting and identify component- and system-level failures
• Support root cause investigations and recommend next steps to engineering teams
• Conduct first-pass analysis of test reports, failures, and collected data
• Aid with integration and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems
• Soldering, Wiring & Rework
• Perform precision soldering and component rework on PCB assemblies
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and cable assemblies
• Support prototype assembly, wiring, connector installation, and hardware modifications
• Perform SMT and through-hole component replacement and rework
• Testing, Automation & Validation
• Execute electrical, functional, environmental, and system-level testing
• Operate electronic lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and analyzers
• Support remote and field-based testing activities for sensor systems
• Aid with drone-based or mobile platform testing, equipment setup, and data collection
• Develop, modify, and execute Python-based test scripts and automation tools
• Record, organize, and summarize test results and engineering findings
• Engineering Support
• Work closely with the Senior Hardware Engineer on product development and validation activities
• Assist with prototype builds, fixture setup, and lab organization
• Support continuous improvement of test methods and engineering processes
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical field
• Experience: Equivalent hands-on industry experience, 1–4 years of hands-on electronics technician or engineering lab experience preferred
• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings, experience using standard electronic lab equipment, strong soldering and rework capability (SMT preferred), familiarity with electronic instrumentation and sensor integration, basic to intermediate Python scripting capability for test automation or data collection, basic mechanical assembly and prototype integration experience, ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems at both component and system level, strong documentation and communication skills

Growth Opportunity

This role is intended to develop into a Senior Engineering Technician position within approximately two years. The successful candidate will receive mentorship and hands-on development opportunities while working directly with senior engineering staff.