What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronics Technician position at Radian Research Inc?
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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centric focus, continuous improvement mindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.
The Service Team is the focal point for our Customers’ experience with certifications, repairs, and upgrades. The Electronic Technician is a mid-level role, physically located in Lafayette, IN at Radian Research’s Corporate Headquarters reporting to the Manager – Customer Service and Support. This position performs circuit troubleshooting, circuit testing, product verification and validation testing, unit calibrations and repairs, and completes associated documentation for customer-returned units.
Our Values:
We value high quality workmanship with a continuous improvement mindset, initiative, attention to detail, and Customer-centric, undivided attention and Care for our Customers, our team, and our communities.
Responsibilities:
- Perform testing, circuit testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and reference standard recertifications/calibrations for Customer returned units using general and specialized electronic test and calibration equipment.
- Perform product verification and validation testing.
- Follow standard inspection, test, troubleshooting, calibration, and measurement processes.
- Complete and maintain associated records of inspections, tests, repairs, and calibrations in both paper and electronic form.
- Monitor and analyze customer repairs to identify common failure mechanisms and document in our Quality System and communicate, as applicable and appropriate.
- Other duties assigned by Supervision or Management.
Education:
Minimum Required: Technical Certificate or Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Technology or equivalent military ‘electronics technician’ training. A minimum 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
Experience:
- 1-2 years in manufacturing operations
- 1 years in electro-mechanical troubleshooting
- 1 years in electronic test equipment usage
Knowledge of:
- Electricity/Electronics applications
- Awareness of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage prevention in electronics
- Problem solving techniques and Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshooting of electro-mechanical devices
- General metrology, measurement systems, and calibration systems
- Uncertainty components, management, determination, and reporting
- Software and software applications
- Computer usage and common word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Radian Research manufacturing operations
- Safety in job performance
Skilled at:
- Soldering
- Electro-mechanical assembly operations
- ESD awareness and damage prevention
- Reading and interpreting schematics
- Use of electronic test equipment – VOM, signal generator, etc.
- Use of specialized electronic calibration equipment – calibration systems and environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Use of troubleshooting tools and techniques
- Technical mathematics
- Common computer software for word processing and spreadsheet operations
Desirable Qualifications:
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility in work requirements, routines, and schedules
- Positive interpersonal skills
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.