Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering Department in production tasks, testing, validation, and quality assurance. This role involves hands-on work with high-frequency (HF) modules, control systems, and electrical components, as well as interaction with customers and cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:
- Support engineering projects and production activities.
- Conduct component and product inspections and testing, including:
- - HF Module Testing: Perform Hi-Pot, inductance, resistance testing, software programming, and validation.
- - HF Module Burn-In: Set up power and load connections.
- - Product Setup and Testing: Configure and test systems such as controls, TOBi, and Power Loggers.
- Evaluate new components and materials; perform failure analysis and testing.
- Assist with software and control system validation:
- - Perform lab experiments and field testing.
- - Conduct validation and issue resolution testing.
- Maintain and calibrate testing equipment per operational standards.
- Conduct charger and HF module testing as needed.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
- Respond to technical support calls, providing troubleshooting assistance.
- Support customer installations and troubleshooting, including occasional travel.
- Execute quality assurance inspections and tests as directed by engineering.
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment, including calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Evaluate returned materials:
- - Identify and document returned components.
- - Inspect and test returned products.
- - Perform root cause analysis.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electronic circuits, with an emphasis on power electronics.
- Proficient in reading schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience with lab equipment: soldering irons, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, hand tools, etc.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, PADS Logic, PADS Layout, and LabVIEW.
- Comfortable working with low and medium voltages (120–600 VAC).
- OSHA Arc Flash and NFPA 70E training certification required.
General Skills & Competencies:
- Solid understanding of AC/DC electrical theory and safety practices.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access; CAD knowledge is a plus.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer-focused, team-oriented, and proactive.
- Clean driving record and willingness to travel overnight as needed.