PCB Assembly Technician

Title: Engineering Technician II - Product Engineering Support // Technician

Location: Fargo, ND - 58102

Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)

1st Shift: 8 AM – 5 PM, M-F

PPE Required: Metatarsal shoes on Day 1

Job Purpose:

• Support design engineering on prototype bring-up, PCB assembly troubleshooting, testing, and debugging.

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.
• Perform inspection, testing, and failure analysis as necessary to determine cause of defective electronic assemblies.
• Research, gather and summarize data for use in determining root cause.
• Rework products per company and industry standards.
• Build test harnesses, loads, fixtures and/or circuit boards to support product design as required.
• Document and maintain records relating to work performed.
• Inform supervisor and engineering of process or design problems and assist in corrective actions.
• Conduct manual test of electronic circuits and PCBs according to engineering instructions.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers in a professional and effective manner.
• Create or update test documentation when required for prototype products.
• Design and build advanced engineering test boxes.
• Perform other associated tasks as required from their supervisor and engineers.
• 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:

• Experience troubleshooting PCB subassembly failure modes to identify root cause.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic components.
• Understanding of test equipment and methods (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Ability to read engineering documents, e.g., schematics or diagrams.
• Ability to comprehend product/process component datasheets.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble products; ability to maintain and repair lab equipment.
• Ability to learn advanced computer applications.
• Ability to research, tabulate, and summarize data.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Skills:

• Three years of hands-on experience troubleshooting PCB subassembly failure modes to identify root cause.
• Three years of hands-on soldering experience with fine-pitch surface mount component.
• Three years of hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience running and maintaining 3D printers; experience with printed circuit board layout.
• Experience machining and modifying various materials e.g. aluminum, steel, plastics, fiber glass, etc.
• Experience working with advanced test equipment (logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Experience working with electronic components and systems.
• Experience working with equipment and machinery.