What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Technician position at Ztek Consulting?
Title: Electronic Technician
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (only onsite)
Job Description:
'Read and interpret blueprints, charts, schematics, and STRATTEC, customer or industry specifications to test and troubleshoot lab equipment and modules.
• Perform circuit modifications, soldering rework, and test verification on circuit boards.
• Operate basic machine tools (Soldering iron, Drill Press, etc.), power tools, hand tools, and soldering.
• Create and modify wiring schematics and assembly drawings of electronic Modules.
• Contribute to equipment user guides, design manuals and design standards.
• Assist with the installation of measuring equipment (ex., EMC equipment), instrumentation, test
equipment, spare parts, lab inventory, electrical components, etc.
• Perform electrical and EMC tests following the test plan instructions and using various electrical lab equipment (spectrum analyzer, ESD gun, environmental chamber, power supply, signal generator etc.)
• Document test results in computer generated test reports.
• Lead the maintenance of Engineering lab equipment to maintain good operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments.
• Lead the Engineering Lab 5S activities and electronic components/tools inventory.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for perceived or validated nonconforming product.
• Download software onto circuit boards using programming tools as needed for testing and customer needs.
• Aid other mechanical, electrical, quality, and system Engineers in completing assigned tasks.
• Continue ongoing training, education, and seminars to increase technical knowledge and understanding of new technology, tests, equipment, communication and organizational skills.
• Travel as necessary to support external testing activities, customer plants, and suppliers’ facilities.
• Write and follow up on purchase requisitions and/or work orders for outside testing, equipment
maintenance repairs, logistics “shipping”, and general lab items.
• Lead the build of Engineering Demos of new technology to show internal and external customers
• Carry out tasks as assigned by Manager
Qualification:
'To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer literacy, uses Microsoft Office Suite products to prepare reports and updates
• Ability to handle and organize multiple test projects, data, paperwork and files
• Ability to work with hand tools and basic machines to alter or create parts; must have mechanical aptitude to work with tools in tearing down product assemblies
• Perform basic calculations to analyze designs and solve problems
• Strong background in practical electronics, electronic test equipment and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions with electronic modules, test equipment or test setup
• Self-sufficient / self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Team player
