Engineering Technician--Contract Position

TEL • Chaska, MN

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About The Position

The Engineering Technician supports engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. The technician works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, troubleshooting, operational tests, and fault isolation. The position also assists in determining remedies for malfunctions and in designing, constructing, testing, and checking out test equipment. The role uses manufacturing, test, development, and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus. This is a contract position located in Chaska, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Completion of military technical training and field experience may substitute for an Associate's degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete documentation.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Support design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment.
• Work on applications that may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems.
• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Perform operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Assist in the design, construction, testing, and checkout of test equipment.
• Use manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees.
• Eligibility in the bonus plan and long-term incentives for certain roles, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree