Engineering Technician

Advanced Input Systems (AIS) is a leading design and manufacturer of Human Machine eXperience (HMX) products and solutions for a broad range of markets and applications. AIS specializes in both standard products and OEM custom solutions including electro-mechanical assemblies and immersive products, such as virtual reality and electronic wearables, infection control products, medical and industrial display interfaces and control panels, and touchscreen displays.

We currently have an opening for an Engineering Technician. In this role, you will troubleshoot, analyze, repair, and co-develop manufacturing test and automation systems. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, test and automation engineering teams to support the tools, equipment and processes needed to sustain production of electro-mechanical assemblies.

Our culture values winning through empowered, innovative, teams that solve problems together to delight our customers. We seek engaged and motivated employees with an entrepreneurial spirit to support the ‘startup-like’ mindset of our mid-sized company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to Production Assembly Leads and Associates related to all production cell equipment, fixtures, and test systems
• Acts as a real-time support function to triage, troubleshoot, and repair of production test systems
• Support production operations equipment preventative maintenance, upgrade, repair and troubleshooting as necessary
• Build, deploy, and validate production test systems from various documentation, instructions, schematics, drawings, diagrams, layouts and plans
• Provides technical assistance to Product Development Engineering team for all related prototyping and testing
• Provide process improvement contributions related to test development, deployment, and management
• Provides design detail where lacking and recommends modifications where appropriate
• Performs routine calibration and maintenance on instruments, systems and electronic circuits
• Provide production operations fixture and tooling design support for both NPI and sustaining product applications
• Provide design verification test (DVT) and related product performance test support (to include environmental exposure)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Essential:

• Competency for analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electronic systems
• Knowledgeable of computer hardware and Windows applications, and ability to support application installations and device drivers to ensure function of hardware peripherals
• Familiarity with analog and digital electronics and associated low voltage systems and communication protocols
• Adept at using electronic instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multi-meters, power supplies, audio analyzers, and vision systems
• Can understand electrical schematics and correlate how to troubleshoot and repair circuit boards
• Ability to build and repair low voltage cable and connector assemblies, including associated soldering and crimping activities
• Ability to design, build/fabricate, and validate production fixtures, tooling, and related support equipment
• Ability to support and execute product performance testing to include test planning, procedure development, test conduct, report development; data analyses support as required
• Ability to define and execute preventative maintenance requirements in support of production operations equipment
• Capable of communicating on a technical level with engineers when issues need to be escalated for additional support
• Able to conceive, evaluate, and implement design changes to instruments, circuits or processes
• Capacity to multitask and support various projects differing in scope and complexity
• Proficient with MS Office programs such as Excel and Word
• Ability to at least minimally develop and troubleshoot test software such as LabVIEW, Visual Basic, or related
• Aspire to foster excellence for our behaviors and values related to Character, Empowerment, Startup-like Mentality, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Positive Attitude, and overall Impact

Desired:

• Experience in an Electronics Manufacturing environment
• Proficient and experience with Industrial Automation Equipment (motion control, vision systems, robotics)
• Proficient in Schematic Capture / Circuit Design
• Proficient and experience with PCB Layout
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD applications and related PDM processes
• Proficient in soldering; IPC Certified
• Proficient and experience in Product test (e.g. acceptance testing, qualification/DVT, HALT/HASS/ESS, environmental, reliability demonstration/growth, life/aging)

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• 6 years’ experience – Manufacturing environment
• AA degree or higher preferred

Must be a US Person. This is not a remote position.

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.