Position Objective
Perform various technical functions in support Engineering with building/ modifying electronic and mechanical hardware for development efforts. Solder micro-miniature SMT components or fine pitch ICs, solder under a microscope, make complex circuit card modifications, and build PWB boards. Wire/ assemble prototype hardware. Primary person for supporting customer production lot field testing.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support and assist engineers in the performance of technical assignments, routine engineering tasks, build and test or inspection of prototype systems, assemblies or PWBs under the guidance of engineers.
- Participate in product failure analysis activities and/or root cause analysis of defects and/or field returns, corrective and preventive actions, compile failure analysis reports, and other related assignments.
- Coordinate and ship production lot from manufacture site to testing site.
- May test or inspect electrical or mechanical assemblies, or engineering tooling and document results.
- Build prototypes or coordinate with manufacturing and engineering personnel to support prototype or production tasks.
- Conduct complex in-house tests under the direction and guidance of an Engineer.
- Collect, compile, and report data and information under engineer direction.
Required Education and Experience
- 2-year degree from an accredited university or technical college in Electronics or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
- Military training is a plus
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in technical functions – (basic electronics, system level architecture, experience radio or RF communication) that support Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Will need to be able to participate in offshore testing on a boat.
- Ability to read and follow electronic schematics, generate PWB breadboards, make circuit card modifications.
- Experience working with electronic lab equipment including Power Supplies, Multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Various analyzers and Signal Generators.
- Ability to follow test procedures to run bench level and system level testing.
- Efficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- 50% baseline travel expectation but can go up to 70% Travel.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Travel Requirement
50% - 70%
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/fingers, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to bend or stoop and lift, as necessary, up to 50 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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