Technical Engineer

Job Summary

We are an IoT location-based services company seeking a detail-oriented Electronic Technician/Engineering Technician to join our small team. You will work alongside our COO to diagnose faults in products that do not perform to specification. Assemble and test Prototype cables, Test fixtures and GPS Devices. Load and test device firmware for devices on the bench or in vehicles using Over-the-Air computer tools and/or locally via serial port for correct system operation (packet encoding and decoding).

As a small team, we embrace innovation and cross-functional collaboration, providing a unique opportunity to work with various technologies and data systems. We are looking for motivated candidates who want to contribute meaningfully.

This position requires strong independent work capabilities, exceptional analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Daily Duties

• Use various test technologies to diagnose the cause of test failures
• Build and modify prototype devices and cables
• Replace fine pitch parts as necessary for engineering testing
• Occasionally create documentation to perform device testing based on device feature documentation
• Support engineering analyses and experiments as required

Requirements

• Applicant is required to be able to perform the following unassisted
• Install a car alarm system with remote start
• Use a soldering station for fine-pitch SMT devices; hot-air solder station preferred
• Use Oscilloscopes, Voltmeters, and IC programming tools
• Install and use serial terminal programs and other test software
• Understand what an AT command Set is and how to manually encode and decode binary/hex packets
• Quickly learn a significant amount of information covering numerous varied technologies
• GPS, Cellular, and Internet Protocols
• Capable of reading PCBA schematics
• Basic OpenOffice programs (Writer, Calc, etc.) as evidenced by the ability to manipulate files such as unreleased test instructions, save, open, and organize electronic files.

Position Qualifications

• Have an Associate's degree in Applied Science in electronics or equivalent experience.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position troubleshooting PCBAs to the component level or system text/QC troubleshooting, as well as having good soldering skills.

Additional Requirements

• Must be based in Orleans or Monroe County, NY
• Must be a US citizen or have a valid US work permit (No visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Availability of an insured personal vehicle.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you install a car alarm system with remote start without assistance?
• Do you have experience using a soldering station for fine-pitch SMT devices?
• Do you have experience using Oscilloscopes, Voltmeters, and IC programming tools?
• Do you have experience using basic open office programs (Writer, Calc, etc) evidenced by the ability to manipulate files such as unreleased test instructions, save, open and organize electronic files?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Troubleshooting PCBAs to component level: 2 years (Preferred)
• System test/QC troubleshooting: 2 years (Preferred)
• good soldering skills: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kendall, NY 14476

Salary : $60,000