Engineering Technician

Ebsco Subscription Services España SL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moultrie in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks an Engineering Technician to support our hardware and firmware teams. This hands-on, in-lab role executes builds, rework, and test support, and serves as the go‑to resource for PCB rework, prototype builds, fixture fabrication, and test fleet maintenance so engineers stay focused on design.

You’ll work with SMD and through‑hole parts, perform precision soldering, use 3D printing for fixtures, and operate lab tools.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics experience in an engineering lab or manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with SMD rework and fine-pitch components.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layout documents.
• Experience with CAD-based fixture/enclosure design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on PCBAs, including component removal and replacement.
• Lift and replace fine-pitch components using hot air rework stations and reflow tools.
• Interpret schematics and assembly drawings to execute modifications accurately.
• Inspect rework with microscopes and document outcomes.
• Assemble and rework prototype units across EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.
• Prepare boards and units for testing and maintain build records.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and jigs for hardware validation.
• Use 3D printing to fabricate fixture components from design to final part.
• Maintain the engineering test fleet and organize lab resources.
• Communicate status and blockers clearly to engineers.

Skills

Soldering

PCB rework

3D printing

Schematic reading

CAD tools

Python scripting

Electrical testing

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Hot air rework station

Job description

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Moultrie ( www.moultrie.com ) is the leader in game feeders and cellular camera innovation, building products used by hunters, property owners, and others for real-time remote monitoring. We take pride in developing deep user understanding, obsessing about the details, and going the extra mile to show our users we love them. Moultrie is customer-driven – hardware, software, marketing, and customer success teams collaborate to deliver a quality user experience.

We are guided by the following principles: Customer Obsession.; Excellence is the Standard.; Bias for Action.; Act Boldly.; Deliver Results.; Hire and Develop the Best.; Be Curious and Learn.; Win as a Team

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated Engineering Technician to support our hardware and firmware development teams across all core consumer electronics products. This is a hands-on, in-lab role focused on executing the technical build, rework, and test support work that keeps our development programs moving. You will be the go-to resource for PCBA rework, prototype builds, fixture fabrication, and test fleet maintenance — freeing our engineers to stay focused on design and development. If you love working with your hands, thrive in a fast-paced product development environment, and take pride in doing precise, quality work, this role is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and rework on PCBAs, including component removal and replacement (SMD and through-hole), fly wire additions, and pad repair.
• Lift and replace fine‑pitch surface mount components (QFN, BGA, LGA, and similar packages) using hot air rework stations and reflow tools.
• Interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and rework instructions to execute modifications accurately and repeatably.
• Inspect completed rework using microscopes and visual inspection tools; document work performed and outcomes.

Prototype & Unit Builds

• Assemble and rework prototype units across EVT, DVT, and PVT build phases per engineering instructions.
• Support bring‑up activities by preparing boards and units to engineering specifications in advance of testing.
• Maintain accurate records of unit configurations, modifications, and build history.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and mechanical assemblies used bythe engineering team for hardware validation and characterization.
• Utilize 3D printing (FDM and/or resin) to fabricate custom fixture components, enclosures, and mechanical aids — from design through print to finished part.
• Apply CAD tools (preferred) to design fixture geometry and iterate on designs based on engineer feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve fixture reliability, repeatability, and ease of use.
• Operate and maintain standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, soldering stations, and hot air rework tools.
• Maintain the engineering test fleet — tracking unit inventory, configurations, andandcondition; performing rework or repairs to keep units test‑ready.
• Flag equipment issues, calibration needs, or lab supply shortages proactively to keep the lab running smoothly.
• Organize and maintain a clean, well‑stocked, and efficient lab environment.
• Partner closely with hardware, firmware, and mechanical engineers to execute hands‑on tasks that would otherwise pull engineers away from core design work.
• Take direction from multiple engineers simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet program needs.
• Communicate clearly on task status, blockers, and completed work — keeping engineers informed without requiring micromanagement.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in an electronics lab, engineering support, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient solderer with demonstrated experience reworking SMD components — including fine‑pitch and leadless packages — using hot air and iron‑based rework tools.
• Experience lifting components and performing fly wire modifications on PCBAs.
• Hands‑on experience with 3D printing, including operating FDM printers, preparing print files, and post‑processing parts.
• Comfortable operating standard lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, logic analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layout files, and assembly/rework documentation.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong sense of workmanship and quality.
• Organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks across a busy engineering team.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar) for fixture and enclosure design.
• Familiarity with resin 3D printing for high‑detail fixture components.
• Exposure to consumer electronics product development cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT).
• Experience maintaining a lab test fleet or prototype unit inventory.
• Basic scripting or test automation experience (Python or similar) is a plus but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
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