Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician – Electronics & Instrumentation

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ challenges. The Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services for various types of vehicles. The Test & Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix offers extensive testing projects including full‑scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician with an Electronics and Instrumentation focus for our Test & Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, AZ. In this role you will work as part of a team that has broad responsibilities, including working with engineering and scientific consultants to prepare for and conduct various testing projects. You will be expected to be hands‑on with the ability to support lab testing and field work.

Phoenix area candidates are preferred.

• Oversee test projects and interface with Project Managers or external clients to provide project updates
• Assist Project Managers with defining test protocols and recommend appropriate equipment
• Set up, conduct, and document instrumented test programs of all types
• Process, review, and interpret test data
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve equipment issues in a hands‑on environment
• Assist with lab equipment maintenance
• Design basic electronic systems for use in testing
• Serve individually or as a technician team leader in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities
• Prepare written technical reports

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Engineering Technology in electronics
• Experience conducting hands‑on experiments, including test setup, execution, and results analysis
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and other lab equipment (oscilloscope, DVM, etc.) and various transducers such as pressure sensors, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, strain gauges, etc.
• Ability to apply experience in data acquisition and test systems to achieve unique project goals through creativity and critical problem‑solving
• Aptitude for software programming required for interpreting, processing and analysing acquired test data
• Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and electronic devices
• Ability to design basic circuits and interpret electrical schematics
• Excellent soldering ability and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to operate common hand and machine tools
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracy
• Must be versatile, team‑oriented, and willing to work overtime to meet project deadlines

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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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