PCB - Test / Failure Modes Technician

Job Title:                                  Engineering Technician II - Product Engineering Support (Technician II)

Job Type:                                 W2 Contract, initially 2 Year to start with

Job Location:                           4101 19th Avenue North Fargo, North Dakota 58102

Authorization: US Citizens / Green Card Holders (No Visa Sponsorship Available) 

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE: Support design engineering on prototype bring-up, PCB assembly troubleshooting, testing, and debugging.
1st shift
8am-5pm M-F
PPE Required: Metatarsal shoes on Day 1
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
60-70% of Job function is on the PC
TAKAYA APT-1600FD software used to create the program for the flying probe.
1. Perform inspection, testing, and failure analysis as necessary to determine cause of defective electronic assemblies.
2. Research, gather and summarize data for use in determining root cause.
3. Rework products per company and industry standards.
4. Build test harnesses, loads, fixtures and/or circuit boards to support product design as required.
5. Document and maintain records relating to work performed.
6. Inform supervisor and engineering of process or design problems and assist in corrective actions.
7. Conduct manual test of electronic circuits and PCBs according to engineering instructions.
8. Communicate with both internal and external customers in a professional and effective manner.
9. Create or update test documentation when required for prototype products.
10. Design and build advanced engineering test boxes.
11. Perform other associated tasks as required from their supervisor and engineers.
12. Train other personnel as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: A.S. in Electronics or a two-year technical diploma, equivalent military certification, or equivalent experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year of experience in electronics, manufacturing, engineering, or a related industry; three or more years of related experience is preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Experience troubleshooting PCB subassembly failure modes to identify root cause
2. Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic components
3. Understanding of test equipment and methods (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
4. Ability to read engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams
5. Ability to comprehend product/process component datasheets
6. Ability to assemble and disassemble products
7. Ability to maintain and repair lab equipment
8. Ability to learn advanced computer applications
9. Ability to research, tabulate, and summarize data
10. Ability to work with little or no supervision
11. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
12. Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing
13. Strong mechanical aptitude
PREFERRED SKILLS:
1. Three years of hands-on experience troubleshooting PCB subassembly failure modes to identify root cause
2. Three years of hands-on soldering experience with fine-pitch surface mount component.
3. Three years of hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
4. Experience running and maintaining 3D printers
5. Experience with printed circuit board layout
6. Experience machining and modifying various materials e.g. aluminium, steel, plastics, fiber glass, etc.
7. Experience working with advanced test equipment (logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)