The Electronic Technician will work directly with Manufacturing and Quality to isolate and resolve product issues, test equipment and process related failures.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot Printed Circuit Board Assemblies to the component level using schematics and standard electronic tools.
Essential Job Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Perform failure analysis and fault isolation to the component level.
Repair/Update production assemblies as needed; document non-conforming materials.
Ensure Company Quality standards are being met.
Support test system configurations and act as first line of support for manufacturing test.
Assist in deployment of test equipment, fixtures and systems into production.
Work from schematics, system diagrams, written and verbal instructions to perform testing, troubleshooting, environmental testing, and other Quality department tasks.
Perform component level repairs using IPC610 standards for SMT and Through Hole technologies (IPC610 Certification or equivalent experience preferred).
Develop, write, peer review and update test procedures.
Support the maintenance and calibration of Polara test equipment and fixtures.
Work directly with Quality Manager, Test Engineer, Manufacturing and Design teams as needed to support continuous improvement for all products.
Proficient using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, Perform any and all other duties as directed.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education: Bachelor's degree or training.
Minimum Requirements
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Electronics training or experience equivalent to two years technical trade school or military technical school (Associates degree preferred).
Two years of direct manufacturing support experience including automated test equipment, problem solving and root cause analysis.
Experienced using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and issue tracking database tools (JIRA and Syteline are a plus).
Demonstrates an understanding through applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, and electrical testing.
Ability to read and interpret product specifications, schematics, mechanical drawings.
Sets up, operates, and adjusts test sets and auxiliary equipment.
Proves tests and test sets.
Assists in the designs for, and performs the debug of test fixtures, test cables and other test equipment.
Designs and lays out circuitry for test fixtures to interface products to bench testing and specialized automated test equipment.
Updates test bed software
Equipment Used:
Uses normal and specialized test or diagnostic equipment, including oscilloscopes, DVM, signal generators and similar test apparatus; hand tools and soldering irons; computers and software.
Uses standard office equipment including Telephone, Computer, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Scanner
Physical Requirements: Good fine motor skills.
Able to handle very small parts with tips of fingers and/or tweezers.
Ability to work with a microscope.
Corrected vision to 20/20.
Able to work standing or sitting.
Able to bend at neck and waist.
Physical/Mental Requirements
This section must be completed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and operate an office computer/laptop most of the day.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel: Up to 25% travel required