Electronics Test Technician III

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

8h•$29 - $44

About The Position

Echodyne is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions. As a Electronics Test Technician, you will play a key role in the production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive production goals while maintaining the highest of quality. You will contribute to developing and maintaining manufacturing test solutions that support radar production processes. In this role, you will draw upon your background in electronics and manufacturing test to aid in the development of state-of-the-art production test systems.

Requirements

Familiarity with test system validation procedures
Hands-on experience writing technical documents and reports
Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters
Familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and signal generators
Good interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
5+ years of relevant experience performing hands-on electronics measurement
Hands on experience working on manufacturing test processes
Eligibility to handle export-controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Nice To Haves

Python experience for interfacing with test equipment a plus
Experience assessing standard RF test metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
Understanding of analog/mixed signal circuits related to power development and distribution, I2C and SPI bus protocols, and clock synthesis and distribution
Ability to read a schematic to identify test-points, components, and circuits

Responsibilities

Support test system development and integration activities
Perform test station qualification and validation activities
Conduct root cause analysis of test equipment failures and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Develop test system preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
Compile and analyze test and measurement data, distilling into key performance metrics to aid in the identification of systemic issues
Develop and document debug methodologies in support of resolving emergent failure modes
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects of manufacturing test processes working with engineering, manufacturing, quality and design teams