Electrical Technician III

DESCRIPTION

Summary:

This role seeks to empower our electrical engineering program and engineers, through assisting in development and testing of analog circuits, digital circuits and associated systems.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Performs diverse, complex technical assignments in development, modification and alteration of our products and/or processes.
• Helps build and debug prototype circuits designed by engineers.
• Aids engineers in searching, investigating and selection of technical reference data pertinent to assigned projects, utilizing engineering texts, current journals and other informational sources.
• Aids engineers as a liaison between internal departments and vendors, in obtaining technical information.
• Gives feedback results of debugging/testing of analog and digital circuits to Design Engineering.
• Prepares preliminary sketches and design drawings, engineering specifications and reports for approvals.
• Provides technical assistance in the area of design, layout and circuitry design, material procurements, construction and testing of experimental models.
• Compiles and organizes technical data and prepares reports and recommendations on project assignments for evaluation by engineers.
• Initiates and expedites engineering changes resulting from evaluations, and forwards to the design group.
• Supports manufacturing, field engineering and customers in problem solving, including machine debugging.
• Performs special assignments as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant work experience in analog/digital circuitry.
• Associate Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience is preferred.
• Relevant work experience includes ability to read electrical schematics, test circuitry, and perform cable fabrication.
• Equivalent course work in vocational or military training is favorable

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration.
• The employee must occasionally move heavy objects of at least 25lb.
• The noise level in this type of work environment is usually loud; where necessary, hearing protection equipment is provided.

Universal Instruments is an Equal Opportunity/M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer

Target Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00/hr - $31.00/hr + Robust Benefits

~ What "U" Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our "6-C's" Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.

REQUIREMENTS

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable's, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!