Engineering Technician 1

Teledyne Brown Engineering; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electronics/Test Technician to support engineering activities including design, test, checkout and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems. You will apply knowledge of analog/digital circuits, measurements, and physics while performing functional tests and data collection.

You will work under engineers to evaluate performance, diagnose malfunctions, and assist in developing improved test fixtures.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and test of electro‑mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with analog/digital circuits and test equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Discuss layout and assembly procedures with Engineers and management; draw sketches to clarify.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, layouts to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions.
• Set up standard test apparatus or devises for functional, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance.
• Adjust, calibrate, and modify circuitry and components; record effects on performance.
• Identify and resolve malfunctions; procure replacement parts as needed.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams for assembling electronics units.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED with technical training

AS/AA in Electronics preferred

Tools

Oscilloscope

DVM

Signal generators

Soldering iron

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits and logic systems. Will apply principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics, as applicable. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Utilize manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, VOD, DVM, signal generators and specialized test apparatus. Usually works under direction of engineering staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Engineers or management and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble‑shooting functions.
• Sets up standard test apparatus or devises to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
• Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with external and/or internal sources as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• May maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Oral/Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to approach problems.
• Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, as applicable.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent and some degree of vocational or technical training in environmental safety preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and 0-2 years of experience in a directly related field.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend work and safety instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately 0%

#TBE Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.