Engineering Technician - Outdoor

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin International in the Greater Kansas City area is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician - Outdoor at Garmin's U.S. headquarters.

You will be responsible for building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying basic developmental and production equipment and systems. The role involves hands-on electrical/mechanical work, including circuit layout, reading schematics, wiring practices, prototyping, and operating lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience in electronics or related field.
• Demonstrates ability to apply test processes and methods to verify design and products performance.
• Reads schematics and debug basic circuits from system level to component level.

Responsibilities

• Layout electronic circuits.
• Read schematics and debug basic circuits to component level.
• Diagnose wiring problems and create wiring diagrams with assistance.
• Prototype and troubleshoot PCB and unit mods; document results.
• Operate lab test equipment (PCB mills, meters, scopes, analyzers).
• Document work clearly and collaborate with Garmin associates.

Skills

Circuit layout

Schematics reading

Wiring practices

Lab testing

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

ISCET certification or related certification

BS degree coursework (80 hours towards)

Tools

PCB milling machines

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzer

Logic analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Engineering Technician - Outdoorat 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 basic developmental and production equipment and systems.

Essential Functions

• Layout electronic circuits
• Assist Design Engineers through reading schematics, understanding and debugging basic circuits to the component level
• Understand system interconnects and wiring practices and is able to diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems and/or create system wiring diagrams with assistance
• Perform electrical circuit prototyping, breadboard construction and troubleshooting including reading/following schematics and layout drawings to identify solder and assembly problems and correcting problems with assistance
• Able to operate basic lab test equipment such as PCB milling machines, multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzers
• Perform basic 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/execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes
• Document schematics and enter them into computer systems
• Recommend design improvements and changes in basic circuitry
• Serve as a mentor to Engineering Lab Assistants
• Thoroughly document work in an organized manner, work collaboratively/professionally in a team environment with other Garmin associates to achieve goals including sharing ideas and information freely and positively, and identifies/resolves 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 Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or another 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 OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academic qualifications (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with ability to effectively apply learned knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to apply test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Understands basic test plans and procedures including FCC, CE, and live GPS testing
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics, understand and debug basic circuits from system level to component level with engineering guidance
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate basic and advanced lab equipment including PCB milling machines, oscilloscopes, EMC analyzers, etc.
• 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 and excellent time management/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

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