Engineering Technician 1
About The Position
Responsible for technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits and logic systems. Will apply principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics, as applicable. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Utilize manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, VOD, DVM, signal generators and specialized test apparatus. Usually works under direction of engineering staff.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent and some degree of vocational or technical training in environmental safety preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and 0-2 years of experience in a directly related field.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to read and comprehend work and safety instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
- Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately 0%.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
- Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
Responsibilities
- Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Engineers or management and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
- Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
- Sets up standard test apparatus or devises to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
- Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
- Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
- Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with external and/or internal sources as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- May maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
- Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
