Electronic Repair Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is seeking a hardware-focused engineer to repair, upgrade, modify, and verify subcomponents of advanced electronic systems. You will employ diagnostic tools, interpret datasheets, and perform calibrations traceable to standards, ensuring high reliability in demanding environments.

The role requires SMT/BGA soldering skills, experience with high power electronics, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while documenting procedures and training junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 3–4 years electro-mechanical experience.
• Troubleshoot to the component level and interpret electrical datasheets.
• Experience repairing hardware; soldering SMT/BGA is required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, upgrade, modify, or verify subcomponents of electronic equipment.
• Use advanced diagnostic techniques and calibrate equipment.
• Document repair procedures and train others to perform them.
• Provide repair estimates for cost and time; work under minimal supervision.

Skills

Analog & digital electronics

RF electronics

Troubleshooting

Soldering/desoldering

Documentation & organization

MS Office & databases

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Multi-Sim

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the job is to repair, upgrade, modify, or verify sub components of a wide variety of complex automatic/logic controlled electronic or electro-mechanical equipment at a component level. Important duties include using advanced diagnostic techniques; improvising circuits or equipment to special needs; working independently on assigned projects; performing complex analysis of major malfunctions to the component level; performing calibrations traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. Important skills and abilities include setting up, operating and adjusting complex instrumentation; knowledge of analog, digital, and RF electronics; moderate circuit design abilities; high level of mechanical ability (i.e. considerable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and fluidics); and safe working procedures. Individual must be able to work with minimum supervision in high pressure environment, subject to shifts in priorities. Individual must be able to effectively interface with customers, suppliers, employees and management. Individual must be able to accurately provide repair estimates, for both cost and time. Individual must be able to document repair procedures and train others to perform said repairs. Individual needs organizational skills necessary to maintain stocking levels of key components. Candidate needs to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to master database programs. Individual must be able to lift 50+ pounds in the course of carrying out job duties and follow all safety procedures, including but limited to electrical, chemical and mechanical safety procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Individual must have BS degree in Electrical Engineering plus three to four years of directly related electro-mechanical experience. Individual must be able to effectively troubleshoot to the component level. Must be capable of interpreting electrical datasheets and related terminology. Previous experience as a Hardware Engineer in repairing is highly preferred. Individual must have proficient soldering/de-soldering skills including Surface Mount, Ball Grid Array, high density components. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND TARGETED EXPERIENCE

High Power DC supply repair, testing and calibration ranging from 1kW to 80kW. AC and DC Servo/Stepper motor rebuild and test. Embedded systems hardware/firmware including CPLD, FPGA, MPU, etc. Senior experience in AC and DC circuitry, advance test equipment, simulation software, and discrete semiconductor characteristics. Labview, Python, Multi-Sim, or equivalent electrical design software. Hardware programming language (JTAG, etc.) More information about NXP in the United States...

COMPANY INFORMATION

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures.

EMPLOYER BRANDING & CULTURE

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

EEO STATEMENT

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.