Senior Engineering Technician

Driving Requirements

• Are there driving responsibilities no matter how minimal with this role? Yes

• How many hours per week? 20-30

• Select type of vehicle use: Test Van

Time driving test vans– ~10 hours per week

Racking equipment and cabling: ~15 hours per week

Equipment setup and imaging: ~10 hours per week

General Lab Support: ~5 hours per week

This will require the ability to do drive, debug and electronics knowledge. This will also require strong Linux and Windows.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs organizational or low-level design, development, process and/or product test support tasks.

• Executes modifications and revisions of electronic parts, software, system, components or circuitry with some supervision.

• Provides layout and design support for engineers and recommendations for midsized projects with some guidance.

• Produces or executes against spreadsheets, schematics, parts lists, and/or MCNs and all necessary documentation to complete a design with some supervision.

• Helps develop automated and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test procedures. Reproduces and debugs moderately complex issues and generates test reports.

• Installs, upgrades, configures, and helps select equipment and/or components based on specifications, tolerances and reliability. Monitors equipment performance and analyzes moderately complex failures or malfunctions.

• Conducts analyses to identify, troubleshoot, and/or diagnose straightforward issues, escalating to leaders as needed.

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots simple technical issues with minimal guidance.

• Gathers and integrates data and information from stakeholders to understand simple specifications and develop basic solutions.

• Manages and executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

• Collaborates with individuals inside own team and with other teams to complete project work.

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:

• Perform daily activities as defined by management to support engineering.

• Performing system repairs, software and hardware upgrades

• Installation of coax, Ethernet, and fiber optics cabling

• Building racks and installing equipment following rack elevation and wiring diagrams

• Able to work in priority order as defined by management and/or project leads.

• Assist with lab moves as well as cleaning and organization efforts.

• Lab inventory tracking and updating

• Swapping and installing different lab and testing equipment

• Reviewing logs and providing feedback

• Provide daily status report and updates on tasking

• Organize the lab equipment keep the lab tight and clean.

• Using problem solving skills to solve issues that might arise in the lab

• Support if needed running testing

• Install tools and software on PCs

• Maintain lab PCs and debug any tools issues that arise from automation.

• Monitor test results and report issues as they arise

Candidates with the following competencies will excel at this position:

• Proficient in different operating systems including Windows and Linux (Centos/RHEL), including Linux CLI

• Understanding of basic electronics and RF signals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word

• Proficient in Debugging methodology and problem solving

• Proficient in Mutli-Tasking and handing multiple tasks in parallel

• Excellent attention to detail, good memory retention to details, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in communication skills exchanging information with others in an easily understandable way • Flexible in handling dynamic environments and switching tasks and very adaptable

• Quick learner and ability to consume new knowledge within reasonable time

• Strongly motivated to learn and grow skill set taking initiatives to work independently

• Friendly and ability to work with others with strong team work

• Familiarity with some RF equipment like Spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer

• Familiarity with common coaxial and network cabling types, along with appropriate application

• Strong customer service skills and time management.

• Ability to collaborate and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.

• A willingness to learn and be flexible with daily job assignments

TOP 5 REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Proficient in different operating systems including Windows and Linux (Centos/RHEL), including Linux CLI

2. Familiarity with some RF equipment like Spectrum analyzer, Network analyzer

3. Proficient in Debugging methodology and problem solving

4. Familiarity with common coaxial and network cabling types, along with appropriate application

5. Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal

TECHNOLOGIES:

• TCP/IP including DNS and DHCP

•Linux CLI

Required Education:.

•High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Years of Experience:

•3 years of experience with design, development, R&D, or similar experience in Electronics or related