Engineering Technician 2

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin International seeks an Engineering Technician 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify development and production equipment, and document results and test setup for ongoing programs.

The role requires basic electronics education/experience, strong debugging, and the ability to work with lab equipment and various software systems. This is a full-time on-site position offering Garmin Benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent certifications, with 1+ year relevant experience.
• Ability to read schematics and perform basic debugging.
• Strong MS Office skills and effective communication.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple troubleshooting with minimal input from engineering.
• Operate advanced lab test equipment and tools to test and troubleshoot failures.
• Test and troubleshoot test failures and isolate between setup and equipment.
• Document test setups and results with clear reports.
• Set up and execute detailed qualification test plans and provide test reports.
• Coordinate with Calibration Lab to ensure equipment calibration compliance.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and share knowledge.

Skills

Electronics debugging

Lab equipment operation

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field

ISCET certification

80 hours towards BS in Electronics Technology or related

Tools

PCB milling machines

Oscilloscopes

EMC analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying developmental and production equipment and systems while interpreting standards and procedures providing clear testing documentation.

Essential Functions

• Perform simple troubleshooting with minimal input from engineering
• Operate more advanced lab test equipment and tools to test and troubleshoot test failures
• Troubleshoot more advanced test failures and isolate between test setup and equipment failures
• Set-up, run, and complete detailed qualification test plans and provide detailed test reports independently
• Set up and execute test plans as documented and provide detailed/error free test reports
• Check and/or test functionality of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions
• Write technical reports, including documentation of the test setup and block diagrams, to fully document test results and analysis
• Work with various computer systems and programs to perform various clerical functions, including entering bills of materials, and completing purchase orders
• Recommend design improvements and changes in assembly methods to improve reliability or simplify assembly and maintenance and learn more advanced hardware modifications
• Track lab equipment and coordinate with the Calibration Lab to ensure equipment calibration compliance
• Reference and interpret design standards and procedures
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced technicians
• Clearly document basic test setups, testing performed, and testing results in an organized manner
• Complete tasks with a balanced approach to quality and quantity
• Work collaboratively and professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals including sharing ideas and information freely and positively
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities and develop solutions in a timely manner
• Identify and resolve problems of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniques
• Understand Garmin's Mission Statement, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a substantially similar field OR electronics related Military training OR completion of a minimum of 80 hours towards a BS degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or substantially related field OR current ISCET certification or related certification AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in addition to any one of the above education options OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with ability to effectively apply learned knowledge
• For internal associates, demonstrated mastery of the responsibilities of the Engineering Technician 1 role
• Demonstrated ability to apply test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, understand and perform component level debugging with minimal oversight (Electrical role only)
• Must demonstrate the ability to safely and competently operate basic and advanced lab equipment and tools including PCB milling machines, oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers, etc. (Electrical role only)
• Understands basic test plans and procedures including FCC, CE, and live GPS testing
• Demonstrated ability to reference and interpret design standards and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform simple troubleshooting with minimal input
• Demonstrated ability to execute product test plans as documented
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, specifically Word & Excel
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must exhibit professionalism, be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems
• Excellent time management and follow-up skills
• Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables; and walk long distances throughout the facility

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5 as a general rule)
• Mechanical prototyping skills
• Test software development experience (Electrical role only)
• Experience with mechanical measurements and inspection tools (Mechanical role only)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits