Electronics Technician
Company Name:
Fisher Scientific
Electronics Technician
Job ID: NC20141407-16051
Requirements:
Expertise Engineering
Education Associate
Job Type Full-time
Location United States - Wisconsin - Madison
Job Level Experienced
Description:
Posting date: July 24, 2014
The Electronics Technician provides expertise regarding system design to engineering project teams. Responsibilities include executing test plans, participating in design reviews, designing cables and assembly methods, assembling and troubleshooting prototypes, and providing technical advice to the company. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Provides support and training for transfer of designs to manufacturing. Supports ongoing quality efforts.
Scope of work
Job Complexity:
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
Supervision
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
With minimal supervision, build, test, and troubleshoot designs for new or existing systems.
With minimal supervision, make modifications, build prototypes and troubleshoot existing, special, or new projects.
Build prototypes using cables, soldering, machine tools, and general mechanical assembly.
Coordinate the transfer of build, test, and troubleshooting information to other departments.
Coordinate product pre-release builds with manufacturing.
Create and verify test procedures for use in other departments.
Select electrical and mechanical components to meet design goals.
Provide task completion time estimates.
Follow test plans and completely document results.
Design test plans for subassemblies and design changes.
Work with engineering staff to design system-level test plans.
Resolve technical issues arising from field or Manufacturing problems and relating to new or existing electrical instrument systems.
Aide engineering staff with design decisions for manufacturability, testability, and serviceability.
Ensure designs/changes meet product specifications and comply with regulatory requirements as appropriate.
Troubleshoot or improve existing circuits.
Verify systems using test equipment.
Track status of engineering prototypes.
Communicate regularly with other departments.
Ensure that engineering process documentation (e.g., ISO, PDP) is completed for all pertinent tasks.
Design products adhering to the Product Development Process
General:
Interact with customers and visit customer sites as necessary.
Participate in design reviews
Serve on various teams as required.
Serve as a mentor to others when possible
Follow safety guidelines as appropriate for product line as specified by the training matrix. Examples include laser and X-ray safety, personal protective equipment, as well as proper use of tools and diagnostic equipment.
Perform other duties as required within authorized compliance.
Decision Making Authority:
Can recommend purchase but must receive approval from more senior staff with the appropriate expenditure approval authority.
Propose product supplier sources for equipment or material for approval by manufacturing dept.
Recommend the best methods to test systems and subassemblies in R&D and manufacturing.
Recommend product design and schematic changes to project engineers.
Recommend changes to functional and test specifications for projects consistent with the product development process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
2 Year Associate Electronics Degree OR minimum of 3 years electronics technician experience
In addition, at least 4 years in practical electronic technical support.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to Perform
Essential Functions:
Requirements
Proficiency in electronic debugging and troubleshooting methodology.
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, etc).
Proficiency at soldering and desoldering including small surface mount components.
Proficiency at building cable assemblies.
Intermediate knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
Accomplished skills at modifying mechanical parts using machine tools safely.
Ability to make independent decisions while working cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to design test plans and accurately record test results.
Ability to recommend design changes for manufacturability, testability, and similar concepts.
Able to use scientific principles and methods to understand, test, and resolve technical problems that may lie beyond the normal scope of electronics. (Excellent systems capability is desired)
Familiarity with international safety standards and ability to test systems to the standards.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Windows, MSOffice proficiency.
Desired Capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of relevant internal and external manufacturing processes.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Physical Activity: Carrying/ moving of various engineering equipment (Oscilloscopes, meters, probes, soldering gun, hand tools, power tools, computers, etc.). Light lifting (instruments) occasionally required.
Requirements: Must be able to read computer screens, paper documents, equipment outputs. Must be able to solder small surface mount components.
Level of Visual Acuity: Professional, must be able to solder small surface mount components.
Interaction with Others:
This position requires occasional contact with outside customers or vendors. Internal contacts are required both within and between departments. Communication skills must be sufficient to potentially negotiate problem resolution throughout the division and externally with customers and suppliers.
Position not budgeted for relocation.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Fisher Scientific
Electronics Technician
Job ID: NC20141407-16051
Requirements:
Expertise Engineering
Education Associate
Job Type Full-time
Location United States - Wisconsin - Madison
Job Level Experienced
Description:
Posting date: July 24, 2014
The Electronics Technician provides expertise regarding system design to engineering project teams. Responsibilities include executing test plans, participating in design reviews, designing cables and assembly methods, assembling and troubleshooting prototypes, and providing technical advice to the company. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Provides support and training for transfer of designs to manufacturing. Supports ongoing quality efforts.
Scope of work
Job Complexity:
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
Supervision
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
With minimal supervision, build, test, and troubleshoot designs for new or existing systems.
With minimal supervision, make modifications, build prototypes and troubleshoot existing, special, or new projects.
Build prototypes using cables, soldering, machine tools, and general mechanical assembly.
Coordinate the transfer of build, test, and troubleshooting information to other departments.
Coordinate product pre-release builds with manufacturing.
Create and verify test procedures for use in other departments.
Select electrical and mechanical components to meet design goals.
Provide task completion time estimates.
Follow test plans and completely document results.
Design test plans for subassemblies and design changes.
Work with engineering staff to design system-level test plans.
Resolve technical issues arising from field or Manufacturing problems and relating to new or existing electrical instrument systems.
Aide engineering staff with design decisions for manufacturability, testability, and serviceability.
Ensure designs/changes meet product specifications and comply with regulatory requirements as appropriate.
Troubleshoot or improve existing circuits.
Verify systems using test equipment.
Track status of engineering prototypes.
Communicate regularly with other departments.
Ensure that engineering process documentation (e.g., ISO, PDP) is completed for all pertinent tasks.
Design products adhering to the Product Development Process
General:
Interact with customers and visit customer sites as necessary.
Participate in design reviews
Serve on various teams as required.
Serve as a mentor to others when possible
Follow safety guidelines as appropriate for product line as specified by the training matrix. Examples include laser and X-ray safety, personal protective equipment, as well as proper use of tools and diagnostic equipment.
Perform other duties as required within authorized compliance.
Decision Making Authority:
Can recommend purchase but must receive approval from more senior staff with the appropriate expenditure approval authority.
Propose product supplier sources for equipment or material for approval by manufacturing dept.
Recommend the best methods to test systems and subassemblies in R&D and manufacturing.
Recommend product design and schematic changes to project engineers.
Recommend changes to functional and test specifications for projects consistent with the product development process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
2 Year Associate Electronics Degree OR minimum of 3 years electronics technician experience
In addition, at least 4 years in practical electronic technical support.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to Perform
Essential Functions:
Requirements
Proficiency in electronic debugging and troubleshooting methodology.
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, etc).
Proficiency at soldering and desoldering including small surface mount components.
Proficiency at building cable assemblies.
Intermediate knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
Accomplished skills at modifying mechanical parts using machine tools safely.
Ability to make independent decisions while working cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to design test plans and accurately record test results.
Ability to recommend design changes for manufacturability, testability, and similar concepts.
Able to use scientific principles and methods to understand, test, and resolve technical problems that may lie beyond the normal scope of electronics. (Excellent systems capability is desired)
Familiarity with international safety standards and ability to test systems to the standards.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Windows, MSOffice proficiency.
Desired Capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of relevant internal and external manufacturing processes.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Physical Activity: Carrying/ moving of various engineering equipment (Oscilloscopes, meters, probes, soldering gun, hand tools, power tools, computers, etc.). Light lifting (instruments) occasionally required.
Requirements: Must be able to read computer screens, paper documents, equipment outputs. Must be able to solder small surface mount components.
Level of Visual Acuity: Professional, must be able to solder small surface mount components.
Interaction with Others:
This position requires occasional contact with outside customers or vendors. Internal contacts are required both within and between departments. Communication skills must be sufficient to potentially negotiate problem resolution throughout the division and externally with customers and suppliers.
Position not budgeted for relocation.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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