Electrical Technician III: Prototype Circuit Debug & Development

Universal Instruments, A Delta Group Company; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus strategies

401k matching

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Universal Instruments in the United States is seeking an electronics technician to empower our electrical engineering program by developing and testing analog and digital circuits and related systems.

You will assist in prototype build, debugging, and provide technical data to engineers; coordinate with vendors; prepare sketches and reports; support design, layout, and testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3+ years in analog/digital circuitry.
• Associate degree in electronics or electrical engineering preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and test circuitry.
• Experience with cable fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Performs diverse, complex technical assignments in development/modification of products/processes.
• Helps build and debug prototype circuits.
• Aids engineers in locating technical reference data.
• Liaises between internal departments and vendors for technical info.
• Gives feedback on debugging/testing of circuits to Design Engineering.
• Prepares sketches, specifications and reports for approvals.
• Assists in design, layout and circuitry issues, procurement, testing of models.
• Compiles technical data and prepares evaluations for engineers.
• Initiates engineering changes and forwards to design group.
• Supports manufacturing, field engineering and customers in problem solving.
• Performs special assignments as required.

Skills

Analog circuits

Digital circuits

Schematic reading

Prototype debugging

Cable fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Summary:

This role seeks to empower our electrical engineering program and engineers, through assisting in development and testing of analog circuits, digital circuits and associated systems.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Performs diverse, complex technical assignments in development, modification and alteration of our products and/or processes.

• Helps build and debug prototype circuits designed by engineers.

• Aids engineers in searching, investigating and selection of technical reference data pertinent to assigned projects, utilizing engineering texts, current journals and other informational sources.

• Aids engineers as a liaison between internal departments and vendors, in obtaining technical information.

• Gives feedback results of debugging/testing of analog and digital circuits to Design Engineering.

• Prepares preliminary sketches and design drawings, engineering specifications and reports for approvals.

• Provides technical assistance in the area of design, layout and circuitry design, material procurements, construction and testing of experimental models.

• Compiles and organizes technical data and prepares reports and recommendations on project assignments for evaluation by engineers.

• Initiates and expedites engineering changes resulting from evaluations, and forwards to the design group.

• Supports manufacturing, field engineering and customers in problem solving, including machine debugging.

• Performs special assignments as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant work experience in analog/digital circuitry.

• Associate Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience is preferred.

• Relevant work experience includes ability to read electrical schematics, test circuitry, and perform cable fabrication.

• Equivalent course work in vocational or military training is favorable

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects, tools, or controls.

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration.

• The employee must occasionally move heavy objects of at least 25lb.

• The noise level in this type of work environment is usually loud; where necessary, hearing protection equipment is provided.

Universal Instruments is an Equal Opportunity/M/F/Vet/Disabled Employer

Target Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00/hr – $31.00/hr + Robust Benefits

~ What “U” Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.