Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Owl Labs is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their Boston team. In this role, you'll support electrical and mechanical engineering tasks, work on prototype assembly, and ensure successful testing. The company offers a hybrid work environment and a range of benefits including full medical coverage and unlimited PTO.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Generous Parental Leave

Work From Home Stipend

Commuter Benefit

15 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical role, preferably in R&D or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools is a plus.
• Proficient in using standard test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build and test innovative electronics and mechanical prototypes.
• Troubleshoot issues and rework circuit board assemblies.
• Manage inventory and assist in audio/video tests.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic understanding of electrical schematics

Soldering

Debugging

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Power Supplies

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Owl Labs is seeking an Engineering Technician to support various electrical and mechanical engineering activities. You will be working closely with our engineering teamto ensure the successful setup, execution, and reporting of test activities as well as prototype assembly, electrical rework and debug with engineering direction and assistance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Building, Testing and Debugging innovative electronics and mechanical prototypes
• Replace parts and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Rework circuit board assemblies using a soldering iron and common hand tools.
• Maintain small EE and ME Labs including 3d printer supplies and operation, soldering stations and supplies.
• Manage inventory, track supplies, and procure materials needed for prototype development.
• Assist in the setup and execution of audio and video related tests
• Work with engineers to test, debug and validate new electronic designs through measurements and experiments
• Assist in integrating mechanical components and electronics into fully functional systems per design specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or equivalent with 2+ years of experience

EXPERIENCE

• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints and other technical documents
• Previous experience in a technical role, preferably in an R&D, testing or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Experience with soldering surface mount and through hole electronics, fabricate electrical-mechanical hardware such as test boxes and wire harnesses.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools, and / or ME CAD software a plus
• Good communication skills and ability to document test results

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fully paid medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous Parental Leave
• Work From Home Stipend
• Commuter Benefit
• Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)
• 15 Paid Holidays

Owl Labs is a hybrid company, we are over 40% remote, and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA. This role is an on-site position at our Boston Office.

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a , please let us know.

Who We Are

Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms -- meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We're best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who's speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they're in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.

Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.'s Editor's List.