R&D Technician

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Duration: 24 Months

About the role

The Colorado Springs NPI Engineering team is multi-disciplinary involving electrical, software, and mechanical activities, working between R&D and Manufacturing to design and implement the manufacturing processes for new products. We build new product prototypes throughout the R&D cycle to enable product development across a variety of teams. Finally, we launch the new manufacturing process into the production site to enable manufacturing and shipments of the new products to customers.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Electrical Static Discharge (ESD) controlled environment
• Turn on and troubleshoot PCA’s
• Build / assemble full instrument prototypes
• Calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes
• Troubleshoot and repair prototypes
• Build, troubleshoot, and maintain test racks containing electronic test and measurement equipment
• Execute automated performance characterization tests on prototypes at temperature and humidity and collect characterization data
• Help to maintain the NPI Lab environment

Skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or NPI environment or equivalent
• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing
• Experience in electronic mechanical assembly including torque drivers
• Proficient with the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team environment successfully
• Demonstrated flexibility and tolerance of ambiguity and change
• Ability to deliver results under schedule pressure
• Able to identify, prioritize and solve technical problems
• Demonstrated strong initiative
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Good organizational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Basic education qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Desired education qualifications: Higher level education (Associates degree) or certifications in electronics