Sr. Engineering Technician

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Maintain handlers in the Engineering Lab including area clean-up.
• Build prototype systems and report defects by redline corrections of prints and BOM’s.
• Troubleshoot to component level.
• Provide training and technical assistance to lower-level Engineering Techs.
• Modify fabricated parts from redlined drawings.
• Assemble breadboards and cables from schematics and sketches.
• Pre-release version testing to verify upgrade performance and analyze potential or real problems.
• Log test results and report all findings of tests performed and assist engineers in evaluating test results.
• Design experiments to duplicate customer problems, develop data collection strategies and recommend solutions.
• Assist assemblers on new prototype and pilot builds.
• Support Final Test and Field Service.
• Support company and department programs (i.e.: First Aid/CPR and HazMat Response Team).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Assist in other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Electronics or related field, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience: Minimum of ten years’ experience as an electromechanical technician or engineering technician.

Skills/Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering drawings (mechanical & electrical), electronics theory, thermal controls, PCB soldering and rework, electronic components sourcing, and completing bills of materials, and software testing/debugging.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, meters, data collection equipment, hand tools, materials, pneumatic valves, and cylinders.
• Ability to communicate technical information to others in an on-the-job training situation.
• Computer literate in MS Office to produce reports and presentations.
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

Job Conditions

• Lab environment with constant or intermittent noise.
• Physical Demands/Strengths: Ability to stand or sit at a bench for extended periods; bend, crouch, sit or kneel to work on a system.
• Protective Devices Required: Safety glasses to be worn when drilling, sawing, filing, working with air. Additional safety equipment (PPE) may be required depending on the work situation.