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Hardware Technician IV

SGS Consulting

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assess condition of returned prototype units and confirm failure mode.
  • Run the prototype unit through a prescribed set of functional tests depending on reported defect and perform failure analysis to determine root cause.
  • Strategically disassemble the unit, guided by SOPs, and perform a visual inspection of systems that might be related to the failure symptom.
  • Perform component/module exchanges to isolate the failure.
  • Document the work performed on each unit in a thorough, consistent manner.
  • Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and live discussion with Engineering teams.
  • Failure Analysis.
  • Solution proposals and repairs.
  • Assembly/operating instructions (SOPs).
  • Provide solutions to teams with electrical, mechanical and software troubleshooting and repair.
  • Assist with scaled prototype assembly/disassembly and small pre-production units in varying numbers.
  • Flash, program, and calibrate prototypes or testing equipment following outlined SOPs.
  • Run software scripts and basic commands using the command line interface of Linux, MacOS, and PC platforms.
  • Not expected to write those scripts.
  • Needs to be familiar with AB.
  • Use electronic analysis tools to perform systematic QC of electronic assemblies.
  • Light soldering to repair electrical components.

Skills:

  • Experience in repairs; taking apart small electronics, root cause analysis.
  • Using AI agents and internal tools to flash and program the repairs.
  • Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work.
  • Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback.
  • Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency.
  • Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others.
  • Seek feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
  • Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting processes to isolate failures within electronics.
  • Experience with Linux, Mac, and Windows OS command line.
  • Experience with ADB and UART communication protocols.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
  • Computer programing experience.
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience.
  • Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
  • Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design.

Education/Experience:

  • Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work.
  • Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback.
  • Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency.
  • Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others.
  • Seek feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
  • Computer programing experience.
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience.
  • Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
  • Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design.
Vacancy posted a month ago
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