Hardware R&D Technician

ManpowerGroup; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician in Saint Paul, MN for a 12-month on-site engagement. The role emphasizes prototyping, electronics assembly, and hands-on development with industry-grade testing and documentation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to advance hardware concepts from prototyping to validated methods. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, orchestrate complex tests, and collaborate with SMEs while maintaining strict documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping and hardware testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with Windchill and document creation.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and building hardware components.
• PCA level rework down to 0402 components.
• Cable build and rework of connectors.
• Lead prototyping efforts with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform testing.
• Coordinate complex testing activities and methods.
• Support 60601-1 safety and EMC testing setup.

Skills

Prototyping

Data analysis

Documentation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Self-direction

Tools

Windchill

Altium

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Title: Hardware R&D Technician

Location: St.Paul MN (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Shift Time: 8am to 5pm

Pay Range: $35/hr to $39/hr (On W2)

We are looking for a “Hardware R&D Technician“ to join one of our Fortune 500 clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prototyping
• PCA level rework - proficient down to 0402 size components.
• Cable build and rework of moderate level density connectors.
• Takes on more complex prototyping but with higher level of self-direction.
• Prototyping SME who is able to train /direct the work of others and work with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoots issues.
• Testing
• Conducts high complexity testing and helps coordinate activities of others and troubleshoot issues on moderate to high complexity methods.
• Proactive and self-directed.
• Conducts high complexity testing and coordinate activities of others and troubleshoot issues on higher complexity methods, SME for 1 or more methods.
• Supports setup and execution of 60601-1 Safety and 60601-1-2 EMC compliance testing.
• Test Method and Fixture Development
• TM execution, TM characterization, fixture development/fabrication, conduct fixture qualification input prior to TMV (write IQP/IQR or FAI).
• Works with expanded scope and more independently, create ES/TMs/IQ protocols/reports, TMV assessments.
• Test Method Validation
• TM Execution to support validation (self-directed and able to guide others).
• Expected to provide critical feedback on TMV.
• Change Orders
• Windchill training complete, create documents (methods, equipment specs), create CO's for part releases.
• Proficient in Windchill, create documents.
• Design
• Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerance.
• PCB layout, component design, and component review. Altium preferred.
• Data Analysis
• Follows Good Documentation Practices - Executes data entry into Excel /Minitab + executes some basic statistical analysis.
• Lead role in maintaining equipment (coordinate calibration, proactively identify issues, etc.).
• Able to identify future lab needs and execute on expanding lab capabilities.
• Commercial product Hypercare on investigating field complaints and issues reported by customers.
• Independently conducts work efficiently and effectively and contributes ideas for how to improve.
• Leads execution for improvements.
• HW Logistics and Configuration management of development prototypes to ensure and document revisions of HW and SW versions of each device.
• Must have the ability to regularly lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Occasional or Regularly scheduled overtime is a requirement of this position.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship .

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.