Engineering Lab Technician

Dometic; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday & floating holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dometic is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician in the Stuart/Port St Lucie area to support design verification and testing for marine charging systems, lithium battery integration, and power solutions.

The role involves debugging at component level, executing test plans, and applying hardware/software solutions to meet targets, with collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or technical degree in electrical/computer/electro-mechanical discipline.
• 2+ years of industry electronic testing and design experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with PCB rework and testing processes, including precision soldering.
• Familiar with automotive/boating safety related systems.
• Knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, RS232 interfaces.
• Understanding of EMC/ENV testing and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and testing to support product development, production, and field service.
• Support root cause analysis of components in development or production.
• Document test processes and results; develop best practices and procedures.
• Perform PCB rework to support testing and development.
• Conduct design validation tests (environmental, EMC, HALT/HASS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Interact with customers and suppliers representing Dometic Marine.
• Support production by troubleshooting and repairing test equipment.

Skills

Electrical testing

PCB testing

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Education

University or Technical Institute qualifications in Electrical, Computer, Electro-Mechanical, or related technical discipline

Tools

CAN

SPI

I2C

RS232

Job description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Engineering Lab Technician. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will work in Stuart/Port St Lucie.

About The Position

As an Engineering Lab Technician in the Stuart/Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in focusing on performing product design verification, validation, launch and support of products and components focused on Marine AC / DC charging systems, lithium-ion battery integration, connectivity, and mobile power solutions for inboard and outboard leisure craft. From troubleshooting issues at the component level to executing detailed test plans, the Engineering Lab Technician applies hardware and software solutions to meet testing requirements and functional targets.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and testing to support product development, production, and field service
• Participate and support root cause analysis of components in development or in production
• Rigorously document test processes and results, develop best practices and procedures
• Perform rework of prototype PCBAs to support testing and development
• Conduct design validation tests (environmental, EMC, HASS / HALT, etc.)
• Work in multi-function new product development teams, including program/product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management and production
• Interact with customers and suppliers and represent Dometic Marine
• Support production by troubleshooting and repairing test equipment as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a

solid experience within engineering and manufacturing – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• University or Technical Institute qualifications in Electrical, Computer, Electro-Mechanical, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 2+ years of industry or relevant electronic testing and design experience; candidates with 5+ years are preferred
• Consumer electronic product test experience, ideally related to automotive, boating and/or safety critical systems
• Experienced with PCB rework and testing processes, including precision soldering
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, or RS232
• Experience with testing EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product
• Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and ISO9001
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with lithium batteries and battery management
• Familiar with power inverters and chargers including AC/DC and DC/DC power conversion
• Familiar with alternators, generators, or motors

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via e-mail, or online
• Demonstrated ability to learn other computer applications quickly
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an appreciation for documentation
• Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star?

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.