Engineering Technician

Russ Hadick & Associates, Inc has partnered with a Northern Cincinnati, Ohio client to help them search and qualify candidates for their Engineering Technician Role. Summary : As a Engineering Technician at you will be supporting both engineering and manufacturing functions by testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and modules through the entire NPI process, including design, verification, and production release of these systems. Primary Responsibilities : Assist with the design and test of architectures including test fixtures and racks / benches Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology Perform component level troubleshooting and repair of modules and assemblies Assist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings Support DVT and Qualification activities as required Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Create PCB prototypes as required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Include : Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment Knowledge and familiarity with test equipment such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard test equipment Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators Ability to read schematics Proficient soldering skills required (J-STD-001 certification preferred) Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA / DO-160 a plus Knowledge in the use of prototyping equipment a plus Knowledge in Additive Manufacturing a plus Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus Requirements Include : Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder) Associate’s degree in electronics from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience or entry-level with BSEET degree Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus Experience with military standards and specifications a plus Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus