Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Seeking an Engineering Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair PC hardware, software, circuit boards, and specialized test equipment while performing regular calibration and preventative maintenance.

Computer & Tech Expert: Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs PC hardware, software, circuit boards, and specialized test equipment while performing regular calibration and maintenance.

Data & Excel Specialist: Leverages Excel macros and advanced data analysis to document test results, perform rigorous quality assurance checks, and deduce root causes for complex technical failures.

Agile Execution: Highly responsive to direction with a strong willingness to strictly execute orders, seamlessly shift priorities, and multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.

Team & Independent Player: Highly adaptable professional who excels when collaborating within a large team, yet is fully capable of working independently to manage deliverables and deadlines.

Proactive Problem Solving: Applies creative and deductive reasoning to troubleshoot novel technical issues, taking proactive measures to prevent recurring faults in complex test equipment and radio hardware.

Process Execution & Communication: Methodically navigates multi-step testing procedures, clearly conveying routine factual information and project statuses to team leads while proposing actionable solutions to impending obstacles.

Communication & Presentation: Accurately follows complex verbal directives and extensive written documentation, with the ability to clearly present work progress, data, and findings during staff meetings.

Streamlined Data Tracking & Reporting: Immediately leveraging advanced Excel skills (including macros) to optimize how test results are documented, analyzed, and presented during staff meetings.

Rapid Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance: Quickly diagnosing and repairing PC hardware, software, and specialized test equipment while executing strict quality control checks to ensure optimal performance.

Agile Execution & Operational Support: Seamlessly adapting to shifting priorities by strictly executing complex verbal and written directives, ensuring multi-step testing procedures are completed accurately whether working independently or supporting the larger team.

Software & PC Skills

Experience in Microsoft Excel (for data tracking, reporting, and analysis).

Solid general computer/PC operating knowledge and basic networking skills.

Basic coding skills is a plus

Required Experience Level: Mid-level

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.