What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Technician position at Compal USA?
ABOUT COMPAL
We are in the business of collaborative innovation and making those ideas happen. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of notebook PCs, smart devices, data center equipment and LCD products, and automotive electronics, we take pride in bringing breakthrough design concepts to life with world class R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Innovation is in our DNA and no challenge is too big for our award-winning design teams. Unparalleled experience across a broad range of technologies translates into projects being delivered with the highest design integrity and quality. Compal has 80,000 employees across 8 countries in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, India, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan to provide engineering, manufacturing, service support to our customers.
OUR CULTURE
We believe innovation happens when people do what they love and have the opportunity to grow. Compal is powered by some of the brightest talent from around the world, working together to push creative and technical boundaries on behalf of our clients and their products. Every day we strive to create an environment where people can grow and learn from each other, while receiving the support to do the best while working on what they love.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join our Automotive Electronic Products (AEP) team as part of CompalUSA, work based in Goleta California. A hybrid work model combining the flexibility of remote work at home with the benefits of on-site collaboration in the Goleta, CA development facility will be employed. The Senior Electrical Technician will be responsible for Electrical Engineering Lab management, test equipment assembly, electronics troubleshooting and assembly related tasks as part of our multi-disciplined development team.
Major responsibilities:
Identify, source and setup appropriate electronics lab equipment, including soldering, desoldering, inspection and computer test systems. Contribute to development and process documentation for test equipment and prototype assemblies. Electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype kits and test stations. Troubleshoot and resolve printed circuit board assembly issues during development. Mentor young engineering interns.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as an electronics technician
- Associates degree in electronics technology
- Soldering, desoldering and inspection skills for miniature electronics assemblies
- Creativity and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated assembly and mechanical fabrication skills, e.g., installation of prototype hardware in test vehicles, safe use of drill press, lathe, hand tools, etc.
- Lab supervision experience
TRAVEL: Less than 10%
BENEFITS AT COMPAL USA Inc.
- Medical, dental vision and prescription drug insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Excellent 401k plan with matching contributions
- Generous PTO policy
- Company paid holidays
Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to any protected status.
