Applications Technician II/III

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary:

This position reports to our Applications Engineering Department and the responsibilities include troubleshooting electronic systems, performing soldering of Printed Circuit Board components, conducting routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing, updating software and firmware, writing and updating test procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform calibration checks on electronic instruments.

· Troubleshoot an electronic system to determine root causes and remedies for malfunctions.

· Perform soldering/re-soldering/re-flowing of Printed Circuit Board components.

· Observe and examine equipment during testing to detect specific issues, such as loose/missing parts, solder bridges, shorts, etc.

· Observe and test PCB’s following repair and make any repair adjustments as necessary.

· Comply with process standards, such as recording repair work performed on work orders and maintaining clean and organized workspaces.

· Collaborate with team members on technical requirements within and across repairs and projects.

· Write and update test procedures.

· Update software and firmware as needed.

· Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Conduct routine engineering tests and detailed experimental testing, solving mechanical or electronics problems involved in the operation of the product.

· Support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, assembly of prototype and manufacturing of specialized test equipment.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Associates degree in Electronics or related field.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.   

· 3 years relevant experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.

· Requires knowledge of oscilloscopes, DVM’s, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment.

· Requires superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

· Must be hardworking, enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy, and reliable.

· Ability to lift and move up to 60lbs, utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 4 – 5 years’ equivalent experience testing and troubleshooting PCBs to the component level.

· IPC-7711C/7721C and IPC-J-STD-001 Certifications. 

Physical Demands:                                                                                                                                   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 60 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.