Electrical Prototype & Test Technician

Onward Technologies Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies Inc in Wheeling, Illinois is seeking an Engineering Technician to support new product design and development of dispensers, mixers and shakers. You will troubleshoot down to the component level, read and update complex schematics, and build, test and repair production or test equipment.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Engineering Technology (electrical/electronic) with 1–2 years in a product development setting, plus experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology - MUST be electrical or electronic.
• B.S. in Engineering Technology or Electronics a plus.
• Must be Very strong in analysis and troubleshooting down to the component level.
• 1-2 years of working experience working in a product development organization (Internship ok)
• 1-2 years of experience with analysis of written engineering requirements (Internship ok)
• 1-2 years of experience with assembling engineering prototypes designs & test fixtures (Internship ok)
• 1-2 years of experience with testing & troubleshooting electronic control systems (Internship ok)
• 1-2 years of experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment (Internship ok)
• Experience following standard operating procedures
• Experience working with software test applications such as Lab View, MATLAB or Electronics Workbench (+)
• Experience working with various operating systems such as Windows, Unix, or Linux a (+)
• Experience with software programming and scripting languages such as Python or Java a (+)

Responsibilities

• Supports both the New Product Design & Development process for "Dispensers, Mixers, and Shakers"
• Trouble shoots electrical/electronic issues down to the component level using the appropriate test tools
• Able to read, interpret or update complex schematics and wiring diagrams
• Conducts component DFMEAs or worst case analysis for electronic and electro-mechanical components
• Builds, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs production or test equipment
• Discusses design for assembly procedures and problems with engineering to clarify design details
• Assembles experimental designs or prototypes according to engineering instructions, and knowledge of electronic systems and components.
• Recommends changes in design or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Develops standard tests plans & procedures, and test stands, to conduct functional testing and evaluation of prototypes or production models.
• Calibrates or adjusts prototype and components to determine the effects on performance.
• Develops technical reports with charts/graphs to illustrate the operating characteristics, malfunctions or deviations from design intent.
• Analyzes and interprets recorded test data.
• Operates various types of lab test equipment
• Develops automated test scripts using Python

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical/Electronic)

B.S. in Engineering Technology or Electronics (a plus)

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Electronics Workbench

Python

Job description

Onward Technologies Inc in Wheeling, Illinois is seeking an Engineering Technician to support new product design and development of dispensers, mixers and shakers. You will troubleshoot down to the component level, read and update complex schematics, and build, test and repair production or test equipment.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Engineering Technology (electrical/electronic) with 1–2 years in a product development setting, plus experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB,