Electronic Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electronic lab technicianThe Staco StoryFor more than 60 years, the biggest names in aerospace and defense have trusted Staco Systems as the provider of choice for critical cockpit control systems. While competitors have come and gone, Staco is still going strong, propelled by superior engineering and continual technology development, including unique advances in optics, weight reduction and miniaturization. This technical superiority has led the company to continually enhance its standard offerings with unique custom solutions engineered and built to solve a customer problem or meet a customer specification. The company was founded in Costa Mesa, California in 1958, serving the many aviation and defense companies based in southern California. Today, our sales representatives are located in over 35 countries.Selling to the most demanding industries military, aerospace, shipboard, and precision industries Staco Systems expansion is due to a commitment to quality in creating custom solutions for its customers. Our products have been certified with numerous standards boards, military and supplier certifications including AS9100 and MIL-SPEC. Originally known as Staco Switch, the company began by offering lighted pushbutton display switches including the first Series 30 switch, which was used in a Fokker F-27 in 1960. We remain one of the world's preeminent providers of these products. The Staco Systems product suite is continually expanding, and now includes rugged keyboards and keypads, electronic controllers, panel assemblies and edge-lit panels.Staco Systems headquarters is in Irvine, California with international sales offices in Europe. Job SummaryThe electronic lab technician will work in an engineering environment building and testing prototype electronic and electromechanical assemblies. The electronic lab technician will also assist in the troubleshooting and diagnosis of manufacturing defects and report their findings to the appropriate engineering personnel. The electronic lab technician will be expected to work with minimal supervision and manage their workload as required. The electronic lab technician will also support qualification testing of new and existing products which may require travel to outside testing facilities. Receives Direction From:VP of Engineering Provides Direction to:No direct reports Examples of Essential Functions:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Building and debugging of prototype PCB assembliesBuilding and debugging manufacturing test jigs and fixtures. Work with team to analyze product return RMAs down to component levelBe able to collect data, interpret trends and present it to managementKnowledge of electronics (Ohms Law, Read Schematics, DPDT Switching), requiredMust be proficient and understand the accuracy limitations in the use of electronic test equipment (DVM, Dielectric Tester, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Soldering)Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills  Qualifications GuidelinesEducation/training/experience: An Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is desired4 or more years working in an engineering lab environment Must have experience working with surface mount PCBAsMust have experience working with microcontrollers and firmwareMust have experience working with electro-mechanical productsMust be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematicsMust be proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of: The primary duties of this position involve the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of electronics acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction. With this advanced knowledge the person in this position must be able to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts, data or circumstances and exercise discretion and judgment. Physical Standards: Ability to move throughout plant as requiredAbility to sit and operate a computer workstation and microscopeGood eyesight and finger dexterityWorks well with all levels of employeesMay be occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and rarely up to 50 poundsReasonable accommodations will be considered that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job