Title – Electronic Technician

Location - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (only onsite)

Years – 4 to 5 years

Job Description:

'Read and interpret blueprints, charts, schematics, and customer or industry specifications to

test and troubleshoot lab equipment and modules.

• Perform circuit modifications, soldering rework, and test verification on circuit boards.

• Operate basic machine tools (Soldering iron, Drill Press, etc.), power tools, hand tools, and soldering.

• Create and modify wiring schematics and assembly drawings of electronic Modules.

• Contribute to equipment user guides, design manuals and design standards.

• Assist with the installation of measuring equipment (ex., EMC equipment), instrumentation, test

equipment, spare parts, lab inventory, electrical components, etc.

• Perform electrical and EMC tests following the test plan instructions and using various electrical lab equipment (spectrum analyzer, ESD gun, environmental chamber, power supply, signal generator etc.)

• Document test results in computer generated test reports.

• Lead the maintenance of Engineering lab equipment to maintain good operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments.

• Lead the Engineering Lab 5S activities and electronic components/tools inventory.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for perceived or validated nonconforming product.

• Download software onto circuit boards using programming tools as needed for testing and customer needs.

• Aid other mechanical, electrical, quality, and system Engineers in completing assigned tasks.

• Continue ongoing training, education, and seminars to increase technical knowledge and understanding of new technology, tests, equipment, communication and organizational skills.

• Travel as necessary to support external testing activities, customer plants, and suppliers’ facilities.

• Write and follow up on purchase requisitions and/or work orders for outside testing, equipment

maintenance repairs, logistics “shipping”, and general lab items.

• Lead the build of Engineering Demos of new technology to show internal and external customers

• Carry out tasks as assigned by Manager

Qualification:

'To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer literacy, uses Microsoft Office Suite products to prepare reports and updates

• Ability to handle and organize multiple test projects, data, paperwork and files

• Ability to work with hand tools and basic machines to alter or create parts; must have mechanical aptitude to work with tools in tearing down product assemblies

• Perform basic calculations to analyze designs and solve problems

• Strong background in practical electronics, electronic test equipment and troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions with electronic modules, test equipment or test setup

• Self-sufficient / self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision