Electrical Engineering Technician

For 75 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. Located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin just 90 miles from Minneapolis, RLWS offers big city careers in a small-town atmosphere. As an Engineering Technician, you’ll be a part of a fast-paced, well organized, and talented Electrical Integration Engineering team!  

What it’s like with the Electrical Integration Team at Rice Lake Weighing Systems: 

• Opportunities to grow. We are a growing global company and our electrical integration and product lines continue to grow as well! You’ll be given room to research and grow your own skills as we expand our business. 
• Work/Life balance. We prioritize a balance to work and life. We know how to dedicate our time and creativity at work, while knowing the importance of enjoying life. Our office is a great mix of working with like-minded engineers who live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. 
• New skills. We promote ongoing learning and growth through continuous improvement. From online training and tools to attending conferences and summits, we ensure our team has the training and tools they need to be successful. 
• Team Environment. Our team is collaborative, well organized, and dynamic. Our team and constituents consist of colleagues in a variety of technical disciplines. Although everyone specializes in their respective discipline, we take the team approach to strategize, plan and implement.  

 Why You’ll Love Rice Lake Weighing Systems 

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including a private near-site clinic, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive work environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the status or location of the role and can include the following: 

• Competitive salary paid weekly
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• No-cost clinic for plan members 
• 401(k) savings plan with match
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• On-the-job training and skills development 
• Stability – no layoffs in over 75 years 

Engineering Technician Duties & Responsibilities 

You would be responsible for: 

• Supporting the design engineering team by building prototypes, maintaining test fixtures for hardware /software development, and testing product performance
• Supporting the electronics manufacturing area by maintaining test fixtures for the production line and our contract PCBA manufacturers, debugging test fixture problems, and evaluating failed products
• Providing second tier customer support by evaluating returned product, contacting customer to discuss problems the technical support group cannot handle, and travel to customer sites to evaluate problems
• Providing support to Marketing by setting up and testing trade show display setups 

You’ll also need to be able to: 

• Have excellent customer service skills including patience, phone skills, and the ability to explain technical examples
• Be knowledgeable about Networking and Ethernet 
• Understand USB, RS-232, RS485 interfaces
• Understand wireless communications such as WiFi and Bluetooth
• Read schematics, have good problem-solving skills, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and be able to compose technical writing 
• Use electronic test equipment such as DMM, oscilloscope, and power supplies 
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Seek out training or research to understand technical concepts, topics, industry practices and product information as necessary
• Proofread and edit a variety of documentation and internally produced materials
• Support custom documentation requirements for all product lines in accordance with established company standards for content, presentation and speed to market
• Support the company’s presence on the website with copy and product positioning

Requirements 

• Qualified candidates at least an Associate’s Degree in Electronics or a related field
• Or three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with electronic circuit boards and software/firmware testing

This position requires on-site presence at our Corporate Headquarters in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. 

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.   

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment and for-cause drug screens.