Research & Development Technician

• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

A leading electronics testing company is seeking an R&D Technician 2 to support new product introduction activities by building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and characterizing instrument prototypes while supporting manufacturing process development and the NPI laboratory environment.

• Work in an Electrical Static Discharge (ESD)-controlled environment and collaborate with NPI Engineers, NPI Technicians, and R&D Engineers to turn on, troubleshoot, and repair printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) and electronic prototypes.
• Build and assemble full instrument prototypes, including electronic and mechanical assemblies using torque drivers, and calibrate and run automated tests on prototypes.
• Build, troubleshoot, and maintain test racks containing electronic test and measurement equipment and execute automated performance characterization tests under temperature and humidity conditions while collecting characterization data.
• Help maintain the NPI laboratory environment and support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products throughout the R&D cycle.
• Identify, prioritize, and solve technical problems while delivering results under schedule pressure and working successfully in a fast-paced, results-driven, cross-functional environment with flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and change.

• 3-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, an NPI environment, or equivalent.
• Higher-level education, such as an Associate’s degree, or certifications in electronics are preferred.
• General knowledge of electronics and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic mechanical assembly, including torque drivers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.