Component Engineering Technician

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Component Engineering Technician at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify basic developmental and production equipment and systems.

The role requires a technical Associate’s degree or equivalent training, hands-on lab experience, and strong documentation and communication skills. It offers a path in a growing hardware lab with calibration coordination and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to apply test processes and methods.
• Ability to read documentation for accuracy and maintain test records.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify basic development and production equipment.
• Set up and execute basic test plans and provide detailed test reports.
• Document test setups and block diagrams to record results.
• Coordinate with Calibration Lab to ensure equipment calibration compliance.
• Enter bills of materials and create purchase orders in various systems.
• Propose design improvements to enhance reliability and ease of assembly.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Lab test equipment

Test procedures

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics or related field

Electronics Military training

BS progress 80 hours

ISCET or related certification

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Lab calibration tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Component Engineering Technician at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying basic developmental and production equipment and systems.

Essential Functions

• Determine parametric attributes for assigned components
• Track components and monitor PCN (Product Change Notifications)
• Review documentation for accuracy
• Apply component data
• Able to operate basic lab test equipment to test and troubleshoot test failures
• Set up and execute basic test plans and provide detailed test reports
• Check and/or test functionality of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions
• Write technical reports, including documentation of the test setup and block diagrams to fully document test results and analysis
• Work with various computer systems and programs to perform various clerical functions, including entering bills of materials, and completing purchase orders
• Recommend design improvements and changes in assembly methods to improve reliability or simplify assembly and maintenance and learning hardware modifications
• Track lab equipment and coordinate with the Calibration Lab to ensure equipment calibration compliance
• Perform troubleshooting from system level to component level with engineering guidance
• Thoroughly document work in an organized manner, work collaboratively/professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals including sharing ideas and information freely and positively, and identifies/resolves problems of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques
• Understand Garmin’s Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another substantially similar field OR electronics related Military training OR completion of a minimum of 80 hours towards a BS degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or substantially related field OR current ISCET certification or related certification OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academic qualifications (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with ability to effectively apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to apply test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Understands basic test plans and procedures including FCC, CE, and live GPS testing
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, specifically Word & Excel
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must exhibit professionalism, be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems and excellent time management/follow-up skills
• Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables; and walk long distances throughout the facility

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Mechanical prototyping skills
• Test software development experience (Electrical role only)
• Experience with mechanical measurements and inspection tools (Mechanical role only)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits