Engineering Electronics Technician

Salary Range: $57,000 - $62,000

Location: Boise, ID (onsite)

Job Description Summary

The primary objective of this position is to analyze and repair customer RMAs in a timely manner, monitor trends, and provide reporting data. The position will also support the production line, repairing PCAs, building PCA’s, as well as a mixture of hardware & software tasks within the manufacturing department. Additionally, tech will also assist the engineering department with prototype PCA builds, schematic updates etc. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electronic-, electrical, and computer-based equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process field failures, documenting results and tracking trends to improve manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot and repair PCAs to component level.
• Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment including computers, test jigs and fixtures.
• Be constantly looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of the team by recommending procedures, building, or procuring tools, and taking on responsibilities that may cross the traditional technician/engineer boundaries.
• Support the engineers in the design and development of new PCA’s and how to test product boards.
• Assist with building and debugging PCA’s.
• Perform rework modifications.
• End Of Line support both in house and at vendor location
• Perform 1st Article testing on all incoming PCAs for Baseline product and WeatherTrak product.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with electronics and PC operating systems
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic components and circuits.
• Ability to apply electronic principles and analytical skills in troubleshooting complex circuits to the component level.
• Proficient working from schematics and engineering documentation, test procedures and specifications
• Experience setting up and utilizing various types of test equipment.
• Fine pitch/SMT ROHS soldering and circuit board rework skills.
• RFI/ESD familiarity
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2-year degree or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
• 2-years work experience in related field

Desired Characteristics:

• Good communication skills with engineers and managers
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative.
• Must be very flexible, job duties will switch with little warning.
• Self-motivated and capable of working efficiently with little supervision.

HydroPoint is the leader in smart water management solutions, helping companies to maximize water savings, reduce operating costs, minimize business risks, and achieve sustainability goals. An EPA WaterSense® Partner of the Year, the company combines the latest in IoT technology, data analytics, and automation to optimize irrigation, flow management, and leak detection across an entire site. HydroPoint solutions deliver visibility and control for a broad range of commercial, government, education, and community applications. Located in the San Francisco North Bay, HydroPoint has been helping the world save, and not waste, water for more than 15 years. Our mission is to make the best and most efficient use of our world's most important resource.

HydroPoint provides a competitive compensation package including salary, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and comprehensive health benefits.

HydroPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. HydroPoint participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.

Physical Demands and Work Environment (OFFICE Position)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands include constant sitting, walking, standing, simple grasping and fine manipulation with hands; frequent bending at the neck and waist; and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, power grasping, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse.
• May require occasional travel.
• Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%

Physical Demands and Work Environment (FIELD Position)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands include constant walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; also frequent lifting and carrying of up to 75 lbs., occasional sitting and lifting and carrying of up to 100+ lbs. Travel by air or car up to 75% of the time and will be required to drive safely for long distances.
• Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks, forklifts, equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous insects and animals, heights; operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement; use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. May be required to work outdoors in an agricultural crop field, assist in putting out demonstration plots, wear respirator and other personal protection equipment.
• May require occasional travel.
• Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%