Senior Electronic Lab Technician

CAEtech is seeking a Senior Electronic Lab Technician to support advanced electronic design, development, testing and research activities in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a full-time contract position with benefits, with an anticipated assignment duration of 18 months.

The position requires extensive hands-on electronics laboratory experience combined with advanced technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability and leadership. The technician will support the design and development of complex electronic systems and components, conduct advanced testing and experimentation, troubleshoot sophisticated electronic systems, and provide technical guidance to junior laboratory personnel.

• Support the design and development of highly complex electronic systems and components.
• Conduct advanced research, experimentation and evaluation of electronic technologies.
• Develop and execute sophisticated electronic test procedures and methodologies.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex electronic systems and components.
• Support electronic system and component design, development, prototyping and validation activities.
• Work with advanced laboratory instrumentation and electronic test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, product managers and other technical personnel on development and research activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior technicians.
• Mentor and support development of less-experienced laboratory personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory methods, testing approaches and technical processes.
• Maintain accurate technical records, test documentation and supporting laboratory information.
• Stay current with relevant electronic technologies, tools and industry developments.

• Extensive knowledge of electronic design, development and testing
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• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout and electronic simulation tools
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• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics
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• Advanced hands-on experience with electronic laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience using equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability for complex electronic systems.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and identify effective solutions.
  
  Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor less-experienced technical personnel.

• Experience with RF, EMC and environmental testing
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• Familiarity with applicable standards and requirements such as IPC and FCC
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• Experience with Verilog or VHDL for FPGA-related development.
• Project-management or technical-leadership experience.
• Advanced technical certifications related to electronics or electrical engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
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• Master’s degree or advanced technical certification in a related discipline.

• 10+ years of laboratory or technical experience focused on electronic design, development and testing.

This is an onsite position in Raleigh, North Carolina
, with a typical schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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The position involves extensive hands-on work in an electronics laboratory environment using advanced test instrumentation, electronic hardware, development tools and associated laboratory equipment.

CAEtech connects talent, technology and innovation to help organizations and professionals move programs, technologies and opportunities forward. Founded in 1989, CAEtech has decades of experience connecting specialized engineering, technology and professional talent with leading organizations and technology-driven programs. Our experience spans mobility and automotive, advanced manufacturing, software and digital technologies, and other emerging technology markets.