Job Summary:

Provide essential technician level support to Hardware Development team. Manage and maintain R&D hardware lab in a safe effective manner. Transport, setup, support, and teardown equipment for regulatory compliance testing. Conduct product verification testing. Conduct testing to assist in resolving customer issues. Manage component inventory for R&D purposes. Manage systems and environments for R&D purposes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Board rework – soldering, reading schematics, replacing parts on PCBAs, modify circuits. Transport product to/from local labs if rework is beyond internal capabilities.
• Computer skills – Microsoft tools, Teraterm scripting, basic networking configuration, generation of test plans and test reports.
• Execute verification testing on new designs as needed to assist R&D team members.
• Execute verification testing of OEM products that do not require a dedicated R&D team member.
• Assist R&D team members with analysis of field returns.
• Assist R&D team members with analysis of competitive products.
• Perform qualification testing of fiber optic modules targeted for use in new and existing designs.
• Transport, setup, support, and teardown equipment for regulatory compliance testing.

Manage R&D HW lab-

• Maintain lab safety
• Maintain lab supplies
• Maintain soldering stations
• Maintain test equipment calibration and availability
• Maintain components for use by design team
• Maintain control of products/systems developed by team to ensure availability for future testing

Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• 6 years’ experience.
• Experience soldering (especially small surface mount components), operating various test equipment, and testing product in a design environment.
• Experience working with network configurations.
• Experience with testing various power tools and equipment in a safe proper manner.
• Lab management experience.
• Must be able to work with various voltages in a safe manner.
• Willingness to assist team members outside of normal work group to ensure the company can meet overall business objectives.
• Must be professional and courteous and have strong written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently, receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance or as a member of a small team.
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Must be able to take ownership of responsibilities and actions, and effectively handle interpersonal relationships with others.
• Must be able to receive and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Must be able to and willing to make timely decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; and include appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Must be able to maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Must be able to work effectively with multiple interruptions and distractions.
• Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Must be able to commit to necessary hours of work to reach goals.

Education / Training:

ASEE