Hardware Technician 5

Beyondsoft Consulting • Vancouver, WA

4d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Technician 5 to support our global software client onsite in Vancouver, WA. This role is technical in nature and the ideal candidate would benefit from experience in an ever-evolving R&D team culture. This is a long-term position, offering day shift normal working hours, with a Monday through Friday work week. You also must reside locally to the client-site in Vancouver, Washington, and must already be eligible for employment in the US without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required with the ability to effectively communicate with varied levels of employees.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Be physically able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods, climb step stools, bend, kneel and stoop frequently.
• Be willing to perform repetitive, sometimes sedentary work.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow detailed directions.
• At minimum, intermediate user knowledge and experience with PC's including Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel, and Access with comfortability navigating and viewing web pages.
• 1-3 years of electronics repair experience and use of soldering tools required.
• Minimum educational level expectation is a high school diploma or has passed GED (General Educational Development) examinations with some college level education.

Nice To Haves

• Some CAD skills preferred.
• Some Basic coding skills preferred.
• 2-year STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) or Technical/college diploma, with continued education for a BS is highly desirable. On-the-job work experience and job skills training in lieu of a 2-year college diploma is acceptable.
• Minimum 6+ years’ work experience at a technician 2 level in a product development test environment preferred. 6+years' work experience requirement can be waived/reduced depending on education qualifications, skillset, industry standard certifications or other related industry work experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment/systems requiring electro-mechanical experience and safety certifications.
• Familiar with all the activities of Techs 1-4. May train and/or lead new techs.
• Using soldering tools, hand tools, power tools, (ie. screw drivers, drills, hand crimpers) to fix/repair electronic components and hardware of printers.
• Reads/interprets mechanical drawings, schematics, printouts, specifications, and test procedures.
• Performs testing tasks requiring strong analytical skills, interpretation of test cases and scripts, planning & scheduling of technical activities.
• Performs ad hoc/exploratory testing and defect characterization, writes clear and concise defect reports, and performs or directs test case maintenance.
• Ensures that all test activities are properly executed and reported & may suggest test directions.
• Performs tests to determine the functionality of mechanical or computer equipment.
• Ensure instruments are calibrated and verified on a regular basis.
• Participates with engineers in the testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of new and existing equipment and products.
• Creates new test programs/procedures as needed for new technologies.
• Applies knowledge and technical experience to moderately complex projects that require independent judgment to resolve problems.
• Performs tests on printers to determine the functionality of mechanical equipment.
• Has a strong understanding of all major aspects of computer HW and FW/SW & knowledge of multiple platforms.
• Works on complex assignments with minimal supervision, requiring significant judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or recommend solutions.
• Run test scripts via PC according to specific guidelines and procedures.
• Observe printer behavior and compare test results with predetermined parameters.
• Collect and accurately report test data using predetermined spreadsheets and applicable databases.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, metrics, and follows procedures.
• Must be able to work in different enclosed climate environments including hot/humid, cold/wet, etc. Examples include 59F/10% RH and 104F/80% RH. (Operators may spend up to 10 minutes in the hot/humid environment).
• Remove and install printer consumables such as toner cartridges and paper.
• Flexibility to support other labs and projects, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A competitive pay range of $22-$24/hr. (depending on experience).
• 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 paid holidays + 1 personal floating holiday
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED