Description:

Our client is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most. As a prototyping technician in Prototyping & Concept Team, you will employ your expertise in building prototypes and supporting engineering teams that require you to collaborate with teams within Hardware Engineering, Research and Development, and Industrial Design. The team is responsible for rapidly building and iterating polished high-fidelity prototypes and development platforms that bring new ideas to life by expressing design intent and user experience - using the best and most appropriate tools and techniques for the task.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with VR prototype teams to support prototype builds that include electrical and mechanical assembly, electrical component level placement/re-work and supporting bring-up with engineering teams to accelerate early concept development across VR hardware organization.
• Ability to do PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) and FPC (flexible printed circuit) rework in electrical lab environment
• Collaborating in a team environment with cross-functional teams such system engineering, architecture, product design, NPI and research.
• Ability to execute multiple streams of work simultaneously and independently balance and prioritize project workload to ensure success against timeline constraints
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas. Team player and detail oriented.

Skills:

• Experience with soldering. Fine pitched devices, 0201 or 0402 components, BGA/CSP, rework power components
• Support rework, which involves in-house repair or logistics for internal/external customers
• Set up, support, and maintain hardware in a lab environment
• Ability to read and understand schematics and locate components on PCBs using design schematics and layout viewers
• Generate complete assembly/test documentation of prototype assembly/ test setup and share results

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience with building prototypes or bench electrical assembly, bring-up, electro-mechanical integration, and ability to do electrical and mechanical debug
• Systems-level engineering development and test experience with complex integrated electromechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience with debugging and related equipment (Oscilloscope, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, etc.)
• Parts programming (FPGA, Flash, etc.) and ability to take scope measurement

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. 

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: 

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth 
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.