What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at Sealevel Systems?
Overview
Sealevel Systems, Inc., is an industrial I/O design and manufacturing company, providing customizable and interoperable I/O solutions to customers since 1986. Our story began with serial communication innovations and continues with I/O interfaces and cutting-edge industrial computers – engineered and manufactured at our headquarters in Liberty, South Carolina.
The company is seeking an Engineering Technician. This position will complement the growth the company is experiencing. This role requires a detailed and organized individual capable of using principles and theories of engineering to solve technical problems in research and development and manufacturing. The Engineering Technician will focus on the application-oriented functions of our products by assisting the Engineers through conducting testing, inspecting products or processes, collecting data, and calculating and reporting results. The successful candidate should be able to communicate effectively within the production and engineering departments and must work with great detail and a sense of urgency.
Reporting Relationship
The position will report to the Director of Engineering.
Objectives and Responsibilities
The role of the Engineering Technician is primarily to provide support for the Engineering staff. The successful Engineering Technician will look for ways to offload the Engineering staff whenever possible. The primary objectives of the Engineering Technician are to:
- Assist Engineers in design, development, testing and manufacturing of Sealevel products
- Prepare and conduct experiments, collect data, calculate or record results for engineering and product research
- Perform engineering analysis of new third-party products
- Assist engineers with environmental analysis and testing of new products
- Create reports of analysis and experiments work
- Build prototypes and perform engineering modifications to Sealevel products
- Work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic and electrical equipment
- Perform hardware repairs as required
- Create mechanical prototypes and modifications as required
- Assist Engineers in the maintenance of product BOMs
- Component cross research
- BOM data entry
- BOM database management
- Perform simple to complex mechanical fabrications and modifications for prototypes.
- Perform any other work- related duties that may be assigned.
Competencies
- Have the flexibility to adapt to business conditions to achieve corporate goals and meet customer demand
- Possess the ability to interact with other departments within organization, to ensure that internal customer demands are met
- Have a can-do attitude and show interest in learning more about technology
- Be driven and results oriented with a positive outlook
- Have experience with schematic capture and layout software Altium Designer
- Have familiarity with PCI, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485 and common digital I/O
- Have experience in building circuit boards, as well as, repairing circuit boards.
· Have soldering knowledge and experience (board level SM and through-hole components).
- Be comfortable and able to operate in a dynamic environment
- Be competent in basic Microsoft tools like Excel, Work, Power Point.
- Be able to react to changes and handle requests from different sources (multi-task)
- Have demonstrated experience with product prototyping
- Be well versed in the scientific method
- Be competent at reading electrical schematics
- Be able to create simple board schematics
Style
- Be organized and detail oriented.
- Work effectively in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
- Be able to communicate clearly with other departments within the organization.
- Work successfully as a team player.
- Possess strong time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
The above describes the general job requirements. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties required; other assignments will occur.
Previous Experience
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• 1-2 years fine pitch circuit board component soldering
• Experience with schematic capture and board layout.
• Competence with mechanical fabrication equipment
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Work well with deadlines.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Have soldering knowledge and experience (board level SMT and through-hole components)
Preferred Experience
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology
• 1-2 years fine pitch circuit board component soldering
• Experience with schematic capture and board layout.
Sealevel Systems is conveniently located in Liberty, SC, a short drive from Greenville and Clemson. Our 52,000-square-foot facility sits on almost 20 acres of land. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Interested candidates should forward a resume with cover letter to:
Sealevel Systems, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 830
Liberty, SC 29657
Fax: (864) 843-3067
Web: sealevel.com