MTS I, Hardware

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is hiring an MTS I, Hardware to support electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) qualification testing for new-design and sustaining projects. Working with guidance, the role performs EMC/EMI testing and provides EMI support for testing requests, including preparing qualification test procedures (QTPs) and reports (QTRs) using templates. The position is onsite at the company’s global headquarters in Irvine, California. The role follows applicable regulatory and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements and qualification processes for Airbus, Boeing, and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects. It involves collecting and organizing test data and documentation in Jama, tracking test status using Jama and Jira, reviewing QTPs with internal Engineering departments, and identifying and reporting issues found during testing. The employee uses engineering drawings, including schematics and assembly drawings, and operates test chambers and test equipment. Panasonic describes its culture through the Avionics Way: Pioneers, Problem Solvers, Accountable, Collaborative, and Customer Focused. The listed hourly wage range is $33–$55; final compensation may vary based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. Travel to Japan and other domestic and international locations may be required approximately 5% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
0–3 years of experience in areas such as higher mathematics, electronics, mechanics, and circuit design.
Ability to operate test chambers and test equipment.
Ability to travel to Japan and other domestic and international locations as required, approximately 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Company or summer internship program experience.
Personal hands-on engineering project experience, such as RC controllers, security systems, video systems, or PCs.

Responsibilities

Perform EMC/EMI qualification testing according to DO-160, Boeing, and Airbus requirements.
Learn to perform EMC or environmental (ENV) testing according to regulatory and OEM requirements for new-development and sustaining projects.
Follow the project management process for qualification work involving Airbus, Boeing, and STC projects.
Respond to questions from internal Engineering departments regarding review and approval of QTPs.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Learn to use Jira and Jama to track testing status and upload data.
Collect test data and documentation, including conformity documents, test logs, photos, test-equipment plots, graphs, and numerical data.
Develop EMC Qualification Test Procedures for OEM and STC qualifications under guidance.
Save test data and documentation in Jama during testing.
Use engineering drawings, including schematics and assembly drawings, to support testing and analysis.
Identify and report issues found during testing, including through Jama and Jira.
Provide EMI support for new-design and sustaining projects and EMI testing requests.
Write QTPs and QTRs for EMI using templates.

Benefits

Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year, 7 sick days, and 3 personal days; accrual increases with tenure.
11 company-paid holidays per year and a paid company-wide U.S. shutdown between Christmas and New Year.
Medical insurance options through Aetna and Kaiser in California and Hawaii.
Dental PPO and DMO options.
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401(k) with a 50% match on up to an 8% contribution; fully vested from day one.
Wellness program.
Counseling services.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Legal assistance.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Dependent care FLSA.
Education assistance.
Commuter program.
Employee purchase program.
Service award program.
The Irvine headquarters offers amenities including restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games, gaming tables, pickleball, and basketball.