What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Electrical Technician Full/Part Time position at SILVER ENGINEERING, INC.?
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Technician to join our Engineering team. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside senior technicians and engineers to build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, wire harnesses, and prototype hardware. You will gain hands-on experience programming automated equipment, executing simple schematic designs, fabricating test cabling, and preparing documentation for production.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in simple schematic design and capture for basic test fixtures, adapter boards, and custom shop tools.
- Support hardware debug, board-level rework, and physical troubleshooting on electrical prototypes using standard lab tools.
- Perform Hipot testing, troubleshoot harness insulation/continuity failures, and program custom Hipot test profiles.
- Program FPGAs, microcontrollers, and other programmable semiconductor devices using established load files and programming tools
- Help maintain laboratory organization, manage component inventory, and uphold clean and safe lab operations.
- Draft and maintain formal step-by-step test procedures, calibration logs, and defect reports.
- Generate and manage equipment profiles for production and test machinery to support manufacturing throughput.
- Assemble, fabricate, and wire custom test cables, harnesses, and electrical sub-assemblies following engineering schematics and IPC standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Experience: Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS), Electronics Technology, trade school certificate, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience.
- Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Technical Skills & Capabilities:
- Familiarity or training in IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) and IPC-WHMA-A-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) standards.
- Practical experience or exposure to test cable fabrication, wire termination, crimping, and pinout assembly.
- Understanding of basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and schematic design software.
- Exposure to device programming (e.g., FPGAs, flash memory, microcontrollers) and test automation equipment.
- Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (e.g., Hipot Testers, Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies).
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong technical problem-solving capabilities and high mechanical/electrical aptitude.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in physical workmanship.
- Eagerness to learn, follow safety protocols, and take direction from senior engineering staff.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Basic computer skills (Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite)..
- Physical & Travel Requirements:
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an active laboratory/shop environment.
- Willingness to travel if required for project support or off-site integration.
*Benefits are for full time positions*
- Benefits:
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- 401(k) Contribution
- SEI pays 100% employee health insurance premium
- SEI pays 100% employee Dental insurance premium
- SEI pays 100% employee short term disability insurance premium with medical eligibility
- SEI pays 100% employee long term disability insurance premium with medical eligibility
- SEI pays 100% employee life insurance premium with medical eligibility
- Tuition Reimbursement