Electrical Engineering Technician - Senior

GE Vernova • Rochester, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the preparation of PCBAs and other radio components for SMT and final assembly, assessing and reworking PCBAs at a component level, and performing basic troubleshooting and repair of MDS radio products. The Senior Level requirements include the ability to review and assess problems at the component level on PCBAs, rework PCBAs including part replacement using specialized tools, diagnose and troubleshoot faults in electronic and electro-optical assemblies, and work with Engineering to suggest process improvements. The technician will document failures to determine root causes and provide direction for remediation, as well as support NPI/Prototype production.

Requirements

• Trade School Diploma or equivalent work experience (verifiable)
• Four Years related experience in electronics field and component level repair.
• Familiarity with all common test equipment including signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, microscopes, etc.
• Advanced soldering skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to visually observe details at close range.
• Must be able to operate hand tools and computers.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of a work shift.
• Must be able to move about inside the manufacturing area to access equipment, files, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GE MDS products is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Setup of workspace to include all necessary parts & materials to begin and/or complete customer order.
• General PC computer skills with Windows apps, the GE network and GE specific software programs.
• Basic use of SAP ERP system for job and operational transactions.
• Able to read and follow BOM (Bill of material).
• Able to read and follow Engineering drawings.
• Perform bar code scanning functions and understand basic bar-coding concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both production supervision and test engineering regarding status of materials, customer jobs or issues specific to radio models, or job specific configuration issues.
• Awareness to stop work; whether due to failing progress or potential quality or safety concerns.
• Ability to requisition parts or other materials as needed.
• Ability to work alone or with a small team, also to anticipate needs of both shifts (A&B) and act in a way that will setup both work shifts for success.
• Treats all coworkers, supervisors and other GE staff with respect and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively via email and MS Team messaging through succinct, tactful means.
• Comply with GE attendance standards and participate in overtime where necessary.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Follow defined procedures for test of assemblies.
• Test units at component, sub-assembly, and system level configurations.
• Ability to review and assess problems at component level on PCBAs.
• Ability to rework PCBAs at component level, including part replacement using hot air pencil, hot plate and Xray.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and isolate faults with electronic and electro-optical assemblies.
• Ability to troubleshoot PCBA to component level.
• Be able to work with Engineering to relate process improvements for changes in Work Process instructions or product or product changes.
• Document faults of PCBA/Radio assemblies to determine failure root cause and what steps need to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Provide direction to team for remediation of WIP units.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Perform same services for SRO, CIC and Test Engineering organizations.
• Active participation & support in all NPI / Prototype production for best practice success.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid time-off for vacation or illness
• 12 paid holidays
• two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree