Senior Bench Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects by performing specialized tasks and supervising team members.

Position Responsibilities: 

· Read, interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and other written instructions/procedures to accurately assemble and repair equipment and products.

· Test, troubleshoot and repair electronic assemblies and test equipment by aligning, testing and troubleshooting to the component level for all types of digital, analog and RF circuitry. 

· Must have soldering/desoldering skills of electronic components to PCB’s and other assemblies.

· Must have a background in principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing.

· Ability to discuss layout and assembly procedures, detect problems and recommend solutions with the electrical design.

· Ability to analyze, interpret test data, including the ability to recommend changes in circuitry by deviations from the original design specifications not affecting system design or laboratory procedures.

· Ability to recommend changes to the installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

· Ability to assemble experimental circuitry/prototype models according to engineering instructions and technical manuals (includes but not limited to adjusting, calibrating, aligning and modifying circuitry and components and recording the effects on unit performance.)

· Proficient in the use of relevant test equipment (RF Network Analyzers, RF Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, High Voltage probes, LCR bridges, RF calibration kits, DVMs, Function Generators, Capacitance and Inductance meters, etc.)

· Ability to develop and assist with technical reports, test documentation, procedures, schematic generation and troubleshoot to the component level. Also, generating/creating the development of component layouts, work instructions, test requirements, troubleshooting, repair and modification to developmental and production requirements of electronic components/assemblies.

· Use of databases and software (Quantum, SharePoint, Microsoft Project and Planner, etc.)

· Ability to develop test sets to conduct functional, operational, environmental and life test to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype and/or production models.

· Assists in all areas of the depot as needed.

· Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.

· Performs other duties as assigned to meet company needs.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and managers.

· Maintain safe work environment according to all department procedures.

· Attending and contributing to meetings with team members and stakeholders.

 

Communication: 

• Strong ability to understand and teach technical procedures.

· Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures

· Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times

· Maintains job-related confidentiality

· Resolves conflicts respectfully and in a timely manner, asks for assistance from appropriate supervisor/HR as needed

· Communicates respectfully at all times

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· Operates with a sense of teamwork

Education:

• High School diploma, or GED Equivalent
• Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering, or related field

Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, or related field.

· Minimum 3 years experience in fast paced repair environment, including bench testing and troubleshooting.

· IPC Connector/Harness and PCB certified preferred

· IPC soldering certified preferred

· US Citizen or resident Visa

· This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. This position requires pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and follow-up testing.

· Working knowledge in Office 365

Essential functions:

· Attendance at work and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

· Attention to detail.

· Regularly lift 10-30 pounds.

· Must have good electro-mechanical aptitude.

· Ability to stand while performing job duties, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, controls and reach with hands and arms.

· Possess manual dexterity to put parts together quickly and accurately.

· Regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock, able to work under time constraints and work with some chemical and bonding agents.

· Basic math skills.

· Ability to operate light shop equipment (drills, crimpers, grinders, riveter, hand and power tools to fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, wire harness, chassis, etc.)

· Utilize specialized tooling.

· Ability to read and interpret documents for traceability.

· Specific vision abilities required, includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The job duties, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.

Our company conducts a thorough reference/background check and drug screening on prospective employees. Employment with our organization is contingent upon successful completion of these background and drug screenings. This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. This position requires pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and follow-up testing.

Caliber Sales Engineering is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.