Technician VI

Technician VI

The Technician VI supports a Test Engineering laboratory environment by maintaining lab infrastructure, equipment, and processes. This role involves hands-on work with complex electronic assemblies, test fixtures, and lab systems, as well as collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and repair lab equipment and infrastructure as issues arise
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of DVT chambers and thermal test chambers
• Upgrade, track, and manage lab infrastructure and assets
• Maintain and update lab processes, policies, and procedures
• Support manufacturing Test Engineering lab technicians
• Assemble, test, verify, troubleshoot, and rework electronic prototypes
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot test fixtures, cabling, and adapters
• Perform failure analysis for contract manufacturers and field organizations
• Assist with lab management duties, including system installation and procurement of lab supplies
• Operate thermal test chambers, load products under test, and monitor test activities
• Adhere to TL9000 practices in all job functions
• Provide support to remote partners as needed; limited domestic or international travel may be required
• Lift up to 45 lbs; occasional heavy material handling required

Qualifications (Required) include:

• Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role working with complex electronic assemblies
• At least 3 years of recent experience with lab equipment calibration, including budgets and purchase orders
• At least 3 years of recent experience in asset tracking, budget planning, and lab processes and policies
• Strong knowledge of basic electronics, including digital and analog theory
• Excellent failure analysis and troubleshooting skills down to the component level
• Strong solder rework skills, including fine-pitch SMT components
• Proficiency with power and hand tools, including drills and wire crimping tools
• Proficiency using test and debug equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, boundary scan tools, and inspection equipment
• Working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, Windows, and common productivity tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaborate across functional teams

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Experience with document control systems, schematics, BOMs, ECOs, and Allegro viewing tools
• Familiarity with Agile systems
• Telecommunications product experience