Firmware/Electronic Technician

Cricut; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Lifestyle stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cricut is seeking a Firmware/Electronic Technician to join the Product and Hardware Engineering team in Utah. You will develop test tools, write unit tests in C, and test electromechanical prototypes from concept to production samples.

You will troubleshoot circuits and collaborate with FW/SW teams to ensure thorough test coverage and timely product deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded system testing.
• 2 years technical/engineering training or associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Competent in using electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generators, power supplies, DMM, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming and debugging C, Python, Dart, and Flutter
• Software UI design experience
• Understanding of low level functions and interfaces in modern MCUs
• Participate and advise in test-driven development of embedded systems
• Coordinate with FW developers to ensure all major product features are bench tested
• Work with FW and SW QA engineers to ensure test coverage

Responsibilities

• Develop SW and HW test tools and test benches for embedded and wireless systems
• Develop test automation SW tools for one-off and ongoing testing
• Write unit tests in C for firmware (FW) build system
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits with scopes, analyzers, and meters
• Perform functional and reliability testing
• Analyze and report on test results
• Build and test electromechanical prototypes from concept to production samples
• Troubleshoot devices and work with engineering to resolve product issues

Skills

Embedded testing

C programming

Python

Dart/Flutter

Schematic reading

Test automation

Firmware testing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (engineering)

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Function generators

Power supplies

DMM

Job description

• Department: Product and Hardware Engineering

Company Description

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Job Description

In this position you will work with the engineering team to develop new products and improve existing ones by participating in the design, build, debug and testing processes.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Develop SW and HW test tools and test benches for embedded and wireless systems
• Develop test automation SW tools for one-off and ongoing testing
• Write unit tests in C for continuous test efforts in the firmware (FW) build system
• Must be competent in circuit troubleshooting and use of the associated tools (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generators, power supplies, DMM, etc.)
• Perform functional and reliability testing.
• Analyze and report on test results.
• Build and test electromechanical prototypes from concept to production representative samples.
• Troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical devices and work with engineering to resolve product issues.

Traits of the Firmware/Electronic Technician include results-oriented and creative; proactive, strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills; with entrepreneurial leanings. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented, cross-functional, and highly dynamic environment, meeting customer commitments and program deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded system testing. 2years technical/engineering training or associate's degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Competent inusing electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generators, power supplies, DMM, etc.)
• Proficiency in programming and debugging C, Python, Dart, and Flutter
• Software UI design experience
• Understanding of low level functions and interfaces in modern MCUs
• Participate and advise in test-driven development of embedded systems
• Coordinate with FW developers to ensure all major product features are properly bench tested through automated and/or manual testing means for FW deliveries during product development
• Work with FW and SW quality assurance engineers to ensure proper test coverage
• Competent in electronic circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
• Capable of preparing breadboard circuit prototypes.
• Adept in the use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Power Point and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient at soldering surface-mount components.
• 0201 or larger discrete components
• QFP, QFN experience is required, BGA experience is a plus
• Comfortable and capable in using general shop tools.
• Ability to assemble and troubleshoot mechanical systems.

Additional Information

We’ve got you covered
At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You'll also get exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

Visa Sponsorship Note: Cricut is not currently sponsoring all visa types at this time. Therefore we may, in our sole judgement, elect not to proceed with interviewing candidates who do not have citizenship or current permanent residency. This includes the re entering into a hiring arrangement with anyone who may require visa sponsorship at some point in the future.