Technician

The technician performs a wide variety of assembly operations to create precision electromechanical or electronic assemblies or subassemblies. Provides input to determine and follows method and sequence of operations in performing tasks such as fabricating testing for gain power VSWR isolation and insertion loss troubleshooting repairing and modifying electronic developmental and production equipment parts components and systems according to engineering instructions with supervision.The technician performs a wide variety of assembly operations to create precision electromechanical or electronic assemblies or subassemblies. Provides input to determine and follows method and sequence of operations in performing tasks such as fabricating testing for gain power VSWR isolation and insertion loss troubleshooting repairing and modifying electronic developmental and production equipment parts components and systems according to engineering instructions with supervision.

Responsibilities: 

• Performs moderately complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up operation maintenance modification circuit testing calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electromechanical components and systems experimental design circuitry prototype models or specialized test equipment.
• Works from schematics diagrams written and verbal instructions.
• Conducts engineering tests to collect design data or assist in general research work.
• Diagnoses and isolates malfunctioning parts and makes necessary repairs.
• Assists in the development of electronic equipment.
• Repairs or modifies cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Work closely with designers engineers and quality personnel.
• Maintains calibration and shelflife on all equipment in assigned workspace.
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health safety and environmental policies.
• Complies with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
• Meets departments quality workmanship standards.
• Meets ontime delivery requirements.
• All other duties as required.
• Performs moderately complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up operation maintenance modification circuit testing calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electromechanical components and systems experimental design circuitry prototype models or specialized test equipment.
• Works from schematics diagrams written and verbal instructions.
• Conducts engineering tests to collect design data or assist in general research work.
• Diagnoses and isolates malfunctioning parts and makes necessary repairs.
• Assists in the development of electronic equipment.
• Repairs or modifies cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Work closely with designers engineers and quality personnel.
• Maintains calibration and shelflife on all equipment in assigned workspace.
• Complies with and ensures department compliance with Company health safety and environmental policies.
• Complies with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations.
• Meets departments quality workmanship standards.
• Meets ontime delivery requirements.
• All other duties as required.

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to read and understand wiring diagrams wire list schematics and follow written or verbal instructions
• Working knowledge of bench top lab equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters spectrum analyzer network analyzer power meters signal generators frequency counters) soldering iron and rework stations
• Proficient computer skills
• Repetitive hand movement required in the use of manual and electric tools
• Ability to grip pinch grasp bend crouch kneel and twist to operate various tools and machines for extended period of time
• Must be able to perform in a team environment with good interpersonal skills with commitment to the highest quality achievable and work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a changing fastpaced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to meet or exceed quality and quantity standards and comply with all safety requirements
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Access Word) preferred.
• Must be trustworthy conscientious selfmotivated selfsupervised dedicated and detailoriented
• Strong willingness to learn manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years Electronics/RF Technology Military or Technical School preferred
• 3 to 5 years of related experience preferred

Education:  High School Diploma GED equivalent or Tech School

Security: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required. May be required to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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