Development Technician (Engineering Technician Level 3)

SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION:Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications include analog, digital and power electronic systems.Independently works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans to perform modifications, testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions.Performs test set-up, qualification and agency certification testing, and data capture for test reports with minimal supervision and guidance.Uses test, development, and diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and specialized test apparatus.      DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Solder experience as small as 0402/0201 componentsExperience cutting traces, adding jumper wires, and soldering components that don’t match pads on heavy copper (up to 5oz) and multi-layer (up to 14) PCBsExperience using DMMsExperience using oscilloscopesExperience working with high voltage (over 50V)Good written communication skills for reports and documentationGood organizational skills demonstrated through organizing or managing a lab or materials for a projectMeet RA physical job requirements for laboratory work and equipment handling8 hours on feet and moving around work cells, repeatedly lift 35 pounds JOB DUTIESWorks independently on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutionsPerform component, subsystem, and product testing, evaluating performance per specificationMaintain and learn new technological skills so that they may be appropriately applied in product test or to development processesUtilize and interpret the following test and development instrumentation: Digital oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, tachometers, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, EMC analyzers, surge generators, and partial discharge testersShall understand and practice laboratory procedures for the safe and efficient use of electronic instrumentation, electrical power, rotating electrical machinery, and general laboratory cleanlinessWrites reports, test plans and other related or supporting levels of documentationAssist others in the accomplishment of development programs, from evaluating design concepts through experimentation and prototype development including engineering documentationUse ordinary hand and power tools to construct and fabricate prototype circuits, sub-systems and systems commonly found in a power electronics industryLearn and use SW tools to interface to and control the operation of a variable frequency drive (VFD)Troubleshoot, solder components and repair printed circuit boardsCompose well written, legible, and accurate notes of experiments, including a summary on interpreting test results and recommendationsLearn and use software tools such as SAP and WindchillTravel to off-site facilities in greater Milwaukee area for EMC, shock and vibration testing for product qualification and certification              EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Minimum of 2 years of related experience. Military experience preferred.

Salary : $40 - $45