Hardware R&D Technician

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

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician for a 12-month, onsite role in St. Paul, MN. Typical shift is 8am–5pm.

Responsibilities include prototyping, PCA level rework down to 0402 size components, and cable build/rework of moderate density connectors. The candidate will lead prototyping efforts, troubleshoot issues, and perform high-level testing with minimal supervision. Must read engineering drawings, understand tolerances, and have experience with PCB layout and Altium.

Qualifications

• Experience prototyping and building hardware.
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues and perform analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• PCB layout/ component design with Altium preferred.
• Proven leadership or lead-role experience in lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Prototype development and PCA level rework down to 0402 components.
• Cable build and rework of moderate density connectors.
• Lead and train others with minimal oversight on selected prototyping tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues and conduct high-complexity testing.
• Coordinate testing activities and document results.
• Develop tests and fixtures; execute TM, IQ protocols and reports.
• Maintain equipment; manage calibration and anticipate lab needs.
• Support compliance testing setup for safety and EMC standards.
• Update documentation and revisions in Windchill; manage part releases.

Skills

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Leadership

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)

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