Engineering Technician II (Lab)

Lynker; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for employee

401(k) retirement plan

ESOP – employee ownership

Paid holidays

Learning management system

Career growth plans

Job summary

Lynker seeks an Engineering Technician II (Lab) to support the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) with quality meteorological and oceanographic observations and testing of electronic systems. The role involves bench testing, diagnostics, and repair of environmental monitoring equipment in a labs environment.

Ideal candidates will have electronics education (AS/AAS) and hands-on experience with test equipment, sensors, and data acquisition.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 be 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

Skills

Bench testing

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Electronics repair

RF circuitry

Education

AS/AAS Electronics

Instrumentation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Function generators

Resistance thermometers

Job description

Overview

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, CoastalObservation (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.

Responsibilities

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 be 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

Qualifications

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.