Electronic Repair Engineer

NXP Semiconductors•Austin, TX

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the job is to repair, upgrade, modify, or verify sub components of a wide variety of complex automatic/logic controlled electronic or electro-mechanical equipment at a component level. Important duties include using advanced diagnostic techniques; improvising circuits or equipment to special needs; working independently on assigned projects; performing complex analysis of major malfunctions to the component level; performing calibrations traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. Important skills and abilities include setting up, operating and adjusting complex instrumentation; knowledge of analog, digital, and RF electronics; moderate circuit design abilities; high level of mechanical ability (i.e. considerable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and fluidics); and safe working procedures. Individual must be able to work with minimum supervision in high pressure environment, subject to shifts in priorities. Individual must be able to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, employees and management. Individual must be able to accurately provide repair estimates, for both cost and time. Individual must be able to document repair procedures and train others to perform said repairs. Individual needs organizational skills necessary to maintain stocking levels of key components. Candidate needs to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to master database programs. Individual must be able to lift 50+ pounds in the course of carrying out job duties and follow all safety procedures, including but limited to electrical, chemical and mechanical safety procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Individual must have BS degree in Electrical Engineering plus three to four years of directly related electro-mechanical experience. Individual must be able to effectively troubleshoot to the component level. Must be capable of interpreting electrical datasheets and related terminology. Previous experience as a Hardware Engineer in repairing is highly preferred. Individual must have proficient soldering/de-soldering skills including Surface Mount, Ball Grid Array, high density components. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable. SPECIFIC SKILLS AND TARGETED EXPERIENCE: High Power DC supply repair, testing and calibration ranging from 1kW to 80kW. AC and DC Servo/Stepper motor rebuild and test. Embedded systems hardware/firmware including CPLD, FPGA, MPU, etc. Senior experience in AC and DC circuitry, advance test equipment, simulation software, and discrete semiconductor characteristics. Labview, Python, Multi-Sim, or equivalent electrical design software. Hardware programming language (JTAG, etc.) More information about NXP in the United States... 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Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering plus three to four years of directly related electro-mechanical experience.
Effectively troubleshoot to the component level.
Capable of interpreting electrical datasheets and related terminology.
Proficient soldering/de-soldering skills including Surface Mount, Ball Grid Array, high density components.
High Power DC supply repair, testing and calibration ranging from 1kW to 80kW.
AC and DC Servo/Stepper motor rebuild and test.
Embedded systems hardware/firmware including CPLD, FPGA, MPU, etc.
Senior experience in AC and DC circuitry, advance test equipment, simulation software, and discrete semiconductor characteristics.
Labview, Python, Multi-Sim, or equivalent electrical design software.
Hardware programming language (JTAG, etc.)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to master database programs.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds in the course of carrying out job duties and follow all safety procedures, including but limited to electrical, chemical and mechanical safety procedures.
Knowledge of analog, digital, and RF electronics
High level of mechanical ability (i.e. considerable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and fluidics)
Safe working procedures
Ability to work with minimum supervision in high pressure environment, subject to shifts in priorities.
Organizational skills necessary to maintain stocking levels of key components.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Hardware Engineer in repairing is highly preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Repair, upgrade, modify, or verify sub components of a wide variety of complex automatic/logic controlled electronic or electro-mechanical equipment at a component level.
Use advanced diagnostic techniques
Improvise circuits or equipment to special needs
Work independently on assigned projects
Perform complex analysis of major malfunctions to the component level
Perform calibrations traceable to the National Bureau of Standards
Set up, operating and adjusting complex instrumentation
Effectively interface with customers, suppliers, employees and management.
Accurately provide repair estimates, for both cost and time.
Document repair procedures and train others to perform said repairs.
Maintain stocking levels of key components.

Benefits

online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.
programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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