HW Engineering Technician - Gulf Breeze, FL

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineering department is seeking an HW Engineering Technician to help in building and troubleshooting prototypes, as well as the assembly and rework of circuit card assemblies. This position assumes the candidate is also responsible for maintaining the HW, System Integration, and EMI labs with the required equipment and managing the supplies. This HW Engineering technician will interface with all design and test engineers, while reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering manager.

This position is strategic to helping the designers perform their duties at their best. It offers the unmatchable opportunity for the candidate to broaden and deepen his/her knowledge in the Engineering field through his/her interactions with engineers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret schematics, use PCB layout viewers to locate components and signal traces, extract BOMs (Bill of Materials) for sourcing components for prototype builds.
• Assist engineers in building prototypes, as well as board bring up and advanced troubleshooting down to subassembly and component level activities during test and design validations.
• Operate typical EE lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, spectrum analyzers, etc...to pinpoint failures down to a particular component.
• Perform complicated advanced soldering, de-soldering and miscellaneous rework on fine pitch devices, circuit boards, and products in an engineering development environment while ensuring all cuts-and-jumper soldering rework meets IPC standards.
• Build and test cable assemblies as well as simple mechanical assemblies such as board test fixtures.
• Support in-house product electrical and environmental qualification testing efforts to include vibration, thermal, optical, EMI pre-scans, and power testing
• Create and or perform the DVT's on circuit cards or electronic systems.
• Perform product bring-up, SW and FW programming, and execution of diagnostics.
• Manage multiple demanding deadlines and collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure project timelines are met.
• Plan, organize and maintain the Lab facilities for optimal efficiency.
• Be familiar with AS9100 quality process and be able to create and document work processes as necessary while maintaining accurate records.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3( ) years of experience in similar lab environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Have a basic understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Proven experience with complex electronic hardware including MCUs, CPUs, FPGAs, avionics serial interfaces, high speed video and data interfaces, and DC power regulators.
• Experience in advanced soldering and rework techniques with the ability to acquire IPC Certification.
• Familiarity with electronic testing equipment.
• Possess excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks on time and to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Data entry, computer navigation skills, Microsoft products (Excel spreadsheet and Word) and familiarity with CAD tools (such as Allegro) for viewing schematics and PCB layouts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Trade School degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field or relative work experience
• Familiarity with environmental and electrical testing standards and procedures for harsh military and aerospace applications including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160.
• Additional certifications related to electronics or soldering.

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