Electronics Technician

Summary: This position is responsible for modifying, building, testing and troubleshooting developmental electronics using advanced motor control and communications. Testing of these electronics will require assembly into and out of motor housings up to 20kW in size.

• Hand solder surface mount and thru-hole components in prototyping boards as well as production quality boards.
• Become familiar with the latest board assembly techniques and IC packages.
• Be able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Be able to build cable harnesses with crimp connectors as well as soldered connectors.
• Use of test equipment, including:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Logic analyzers
  • 3‑phase power supplies
  • Device programmers
  • PC‑based serial communications interfaces
• Test and troubleshoot circuitry down to the component level independently and with engineering guidance.
• Maintain the electrical engineering lab operations, supplies and equipment.
• Build test equipment for engineering tests and production.
• Design and build test boxes for development as well as for production testing.
• Be familiar with power tools including drill presses, bandsaws, belt sanders, and Dremel tools.
• Assemble units for integration testing.
• Provide electromechanical support for interdepartmental testing of motor units.
• Become familiar with automated test software and hardware for support and maintenance.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and report generation.
• Have good communication skills to work with a broad range of departments.
• Be able to lift heavy equipment and motors up to about 50lbs within OSHA limits.

Minimum high school diploma with training in electronics technician or associates in electronics technology.