DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform test, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of precision electronic and electro-mechanical devices at the direction of more senior technicians or engineers
• Troubleshoot and repair printed circuit boards including performing soldering of small surface mount components with potential assistance from more senior technicians
• Perform light assembly and fabrication work to construct test fixtures and prototype systems
• Source electronic and electro-mechanical components based on required performance specifications
• Support product verification work including assisting with or directly performing reliability, and system performance testing
• Assist in the development of product assembly, test, calibration, and repair procedures
• Understand and follow laboratory safety precautions and ensure compliance with company safety policies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Hands-on mechanical/electrical systems fundamentals and analytical background.
• A degree of creativity and latitude to take what is on-hand to quickly build prototypes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and basic electronic schematics, and test and troubleshoot PCBs to the component level.
• Harnessing (design, crimping, soldering, installation)
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment for expected functionality.
• Use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, soldering and de-soldering tools, inspection, and data collection equipment.
• Experience in the safe and proper use of common shop power tools (e.g., drill press, grinder,…).
• General computer skills, including Windows, MS Office, email, internet, software installation, and basic computer setup. Working knowledge of Excel for basic manipulation and analysis of test data.
• LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Basic SW skill (writing / modifying scripts in text editor) is a plus.
• Effectively able to communicate issues/problems and ideas.
• Ability to independently complete assignments with minimal supervision
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the workplace.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This position is performed in a traditional R&D lab environment.