Engineering Technician 2 - Auto OEM

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician 2 at the Automotive OEM Center in the Greater Kansas City area. You will build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and production equipment and systems, while documenting testing procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up and running qualification tests, writing detailed reports, mentoring junior technicians, and collaborating with Design Engineers to interpret schematics and improve hardware.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• GPA ≥ 3.0 and ability to apply knowledge.
• Experience reading schematics and performing component-level debugging.
• Ability to operate lab equipment including PCB milling machines, oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers.
• Knowledge of FCC/CE/live GPS testing and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot test failures and isolate causes.
• Set up and run qualification test plans and generate detailed reports.
• Document test setups, results, and analyses clearly.
• Modify PCB/components and perform hardware adjustments as needed.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and collaborate with Design Engineers.
• Coordinate calibration and equipment maintenance.
• Read schematics and debug circuits with guidance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Electronics-related Military training

ISCET certification

80 hours toward BS in Electronics Technology

Tools

PCB milling machines

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician 2 - Auto OEM at Garmin's Automotive OEM Center 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
• 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
• Layout electronic circuits
• Partner with Design Engineers through reading schematics, understanding and debugging basic circuits to the component level
• Understand/apply system interconnects and wiring practices and can diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems and/or create system wiring diagrams with assistance
• Perform component level debugging with minimal oversight
• Able to operate more advanced lab test equipment such as PCB milling machines, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzers
• Perform Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and unit modifications including adjusting, calibrating, aligning, and/or modifying circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance and learn skills for handling more difficult hardware modifications
• Prepare and execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes
• Recommend design improvements and changes in basic circuitry

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)
• Test software development experience

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