Engineering Technician Level 4

We are seeking an Engineering Technician for a contract role with a leading client in Mequon, WI.

Responsibilities:

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications include analog, digital and power electronic systems.


• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.


• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.


• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.


• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.


• Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.


• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.


• Maintain and learn new technological skills so that they may be appropriately applied in product test or to development processes.


• Assists others in the accomplishment of development programs, from evaluating design concepts through experimentation and prototype development including engineering documentation


• Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures.


• Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14001, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies published on the company's Information Network.


• Acquires knowledge of the procedures and norms of the organization, and an appreciation of how tasks are accomplished


• Develops effective working relationships across the organization.


• Acts as a team contributor in the area of Product Development and Business


• Assists in solving customer problems, operating in concert with the assigned engineer.


• Utilizes computers for the purpose of collecting data and transferring files

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in a relevant field.


• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Electronic / Electrical Technology or equivalent.


• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and operating variable frequency drives (VFDs), and experience working with high voltage 3-phase power (480VAC) and laboratory instrumentation for power electronics


• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.


• Able to perform circuit / product testing and evaluate performance per specification


• Able to utilize and interpret the following test and development instrumentation: Digital oscilloscopes, Analog and digital volt meters and ammeters, Differential amplifiers with voltage probes, Current Sensors with Amplifiers, Tachometers, Power supplies, Spectrum Analyzers


• Ability to understand and practice laboratory procedures for the safe and efficient use of electronic instrumentation, electrical power, rotating electrical machinery, and general laboratory cleanliness


• Experienced in writing reports, test plans and other related or supporting levels of documentation


• Proficient with ordinary hand tools to construct and fabricate prototype circuits, sub-systems and systems commonly found in power electronics industry


• Proficient with soldering


• Able to troubleshoot printed circuit boards


• Able to compose well written, legible, and accurate notes of experiments, including a summary on interpreting test results and recommendations


• Has familiarity with business information systems for transfer of engineering data (SAP).


• Demonstrated capability of using of Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and VISIO


• Demonstrated capability of programing PLCs


• Willing to work overtime and be flexible on work schedule to meet project demands.


• Meets physical job requirements