Engineering Technician II (Lab)

Lynker; Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for employee

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

PTO and paid holidays

Bonuses and recognition

Job summary

Lynker is expanding and seeks an Engineering Technician II (Lab) to support the National Data Buoy Center. Work includes assembling, testing, and repairing electronic units, and contributing to data collection and processing systems for weather and oceanographic observations.

Ideal candidates have AS/AAS Electronics or related field, lab maintenance experience, and the ability to operate bench equipment. Government background check required.

Qualifications

• AS/AAS Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field with relevant lab experience.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating and testing electronic systems in a lab.
• Ability to pass a government background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronics assembly, bench testing, diagnostics and repair of electronic units and processing systems.
• Operate in a lab using bench testing equipment to support NDBC objectives.
• Test and troubleshoot environmental monitoring sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, DVMs, amps, function generators and RF components for troubleshooting.
• Follow procedures, drawings and schematics with consistent quality and on time.

Skills

Electronics

Bench testing

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Analog/Digital

Data acquisition

Education

AS/AAS Electronics

Instrumentation

Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Multimeters

Function generators

Resistance thermometers

Waveform generators

Job description

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Technician II (Lab) to assist Lynker in supporting the National Data Buoy Center,(NDBC) to provide quality meteorological and oceanographic observations in the marine environment to support predictions of changes in ocean and coastal weather to enhance Maritime Safety. NDBC designs, engineers, fabricates/integrates, tests, deploys, maintains/repairs for worldwide buoy systems including Weather Buoy Stations, Coastal

Observation (C-MAN) stations, Tropical Atmosphere-Ocean Array (TAO) systems, and Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) stations. The program also performs data analysis/storage/dissemination (via website/other means) of related weather and environmental data from these systems (25%) and other sources (75%) of in-situ weather data, Logistics, Information Technology/Data Administration, and Programming.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Technician II (Lab) to join our growing team.

The Engineering Technician II will be expected to Perform a variety of tasks related to but not limited to

• Electronics that require the application of a considerable number of different basic but established methods, procedures, and techniques to include component level assembly, bench testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting and/or repair of electronic Line Replaceable Units and processing systems.


• Perform duties in an electronics laboratory environment using bench type electronic testing equipment.


• Experience conducting test and troubleshooting to the component level of environmental monitoring sensors, data collection and processing systems.


• Experience using oscilloscopes, DVMs, amp meters, pulse/function generators, resistance thermometers and waveform generators.


• Experience with Analog, Digital and RF Circuitry.


• Work is expected to consistently of good quality following provided procedures, drawings and schematics.


• Assignments usually involve independent responsibility for following procedures, redline drawings, and time constraints for completing assigned tasks with periodic supervision to ensure conformance with established policies, procedures, progress efforts and completion deadlines.


• Any other assigned duties

The Ideal Engineering Technician II should have the following

• Entry Level - Training or experience in maintenance, repair, test and modification of electrical and electronics systems.


• Familiarity with maintenance, calibration, microprocessor based data acquisition systems, test sets, sensors, laboratory bench equipment and precision calibration electro-mechanical instruments.


• Education AS/AAS Electronics, Instrumentation, Engineering Technology or related field.


• Must be able to pass a government background check.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement. We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost


• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision


• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays


• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks


• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!


• Flexible spending accounts


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Life and accident insurance


• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year


• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance


• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses


• Employee Referral Program


• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace


• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws