Electronics Technician

Location 15 Great Valley Parkway,Malvern, PA, 19355,United States Required Degree 2 Year Degree As a world leader in the electronic sensor industry, our commitment to our products and our customers has resulted in continued company growth, creating an opening for a versatile Electronics Technician to work with our Product Development team. You will have the opportunity to be involved in developing new sensors from initial concept through design, testing and manufacturing phases. We have a high growth pace in a collaborative work environment. ifm believes in openness to ideas and a culture where employees are defined by their capabilities and contributions rather than title or tenue. This position resides at ifm prover USA, inc. located in Malvern, PA. Our site specializes in the development and manufacturing of temperature and flow sensor products. This product development role is key to the greater ifm’s success in the United States. Responsibilities include: Work with electrical & electronic engineers to develop and perform tests (includes extensive design verification testing on microcontroller-based analog and digital circuits), troubleshooting and printed circuit board design. Hand-populate prototype PCBs with surface mount components such as 0402, QFN. Test in accordance with company, and international standards (Safety, EMC, etc.). Perform electronic PCB layouts for prototypes as well as final products. Work with engineering team to integrate sensor modules and transistor based electronics in product concepts. Coordinate lab setup, including the procurement of electronic parts and new test equipment, designing and building test fixtures and improving test facilities. Assist in the transition of products from engineering into manufacturing. Requirements Associate’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Detailed knowledge and understanding of circuits with transistors, operational amplifiers, and other semiconductor devices. 2 plus years’ experience in testing of analog and digital circuits with an emphasis on analog transistor based electronics. Demonstrated familiarity with standard electrical and electronic testing devices including the use of the oscilloscope. Capable of hands‑on microscope-level surface mount assembly, testing and troubleshooting. Knowledge of circuit testing in consideration of EMC compatibility and PCB layouts a plus. Self-driven and willing to acquire new skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment ifm prover USA, in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 and 2021 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm prover USA specializes in temperature and flow technology and is a subsidiary of ifm electronic gmbh, a global company with over 8,760 employees in 145 countries serving 165,000 customers worldwide. ifm's core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications. "Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." -ifm philosophy ifm is a privately‑owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose. "We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success." - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector ifm prover USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr