Engineering Technician

Job location: Syracuse, NY 13212

Work week: Monday through Friday – core business hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm (so they can start earlier or later if they are working those core hours)

Salary Range: $59,000 to $85,000 + OT

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Onsite Fitness Facility, Wellness Programs, FSA, 4+ weeks PTO, Parental Leave, Tuition Reimbursement/Support, Leadership development and skills training, mentoring and employee resource groups, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, TIAA/Retirement Plan with match (10% employer contribution at 5% employee contribution)

Education / Certifications: Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology or other tech degree any equivalent combination of education, training, experience (either military or civilian).

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical skillset
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical datasheets, mechanical drawings, test procedures, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of and experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly tooling and techniques
• Must be eligible for Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with RF circuitry
• Experience working with radars or electronic warfare systems
• Complex circuit board rework experience (hand soldering surface mount components, hot air rework, installing jumper wires, cutting traces)
• Experience fabricating cables (power, data and RF)
• Experience working with fabrication tools (hand tools, power tools)

Responsibilities:

• Engage in the development and/or limited production programs within an engineering laboratory environment.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of intricate circuit boards, sub-systems, and systems utilizing digital and RF test equipment with minimal supervision.
• Participate in the assembly or fabrication of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Conduct rework and repair on electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Establish test stations, build test fixtures, and assemble cables to facilitate functional and operational tests.
• Arrange setup and teardown of systems for testing purposes.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures concerning Quality and Safety.
• Maintain orderly work areas, adhere to good housekeeping practices, and actively engage in improvement initiatives.
• Draft or revise assembly instructions and unit test procedures.
• May undertake lower-level tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Alternatively, a comparable combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for a degree.
• Possess 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to decipher electrical schematics, technical datasheets, mechanical drawings, test procedures, and assembly instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude.
• Familiarity with and experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly tools and techniques.
• Capable of collaborative work within a diverse team environment, with exceptional communication skills.
• Must be eligible to apply for a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with RF circuitry.
• Background in working with radars or electronic warfare systems.
• Proficiency in complex circuit board rework, including hand soldering surface mount components, hot air rework, installing jumper wires, and cutting traces.
• Experience in fabricating cables, including power, data, and RF.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools, both hand tools, and power tools.