Hardware R&D Technician

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician for a Fortune 500 client in St. Paul, MN. This 12-month, onsite role runs 8:00 am–5:00 pm and pays $35–$39 per hour on W2.

The candidate will prototype, perform PCA rework, cable assembly, read drawings, and assist with testing and compliance (60601-1). Windchill and Altium skills are a plus. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Prototyping and analytical problem solving.
• Read engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Windchill experience and Altium PCB design knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prototype development and testing.
• PCB level rework down to 0402 components.
• Cable build and rework of connectors.
• Lead prototyping efforts with minimal supervision.
• Support and coordinate safety and EMC testing.

Skills

Prototyping

PCB rework (0402)

Cable assembly

Testing

Windchill

Altium

Reading drawings

Data analysis (Excel/Minitab)

Lab equipment maintenance

Tools

Windchill

Altium

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Title:Hardware R&D Technician
Location: St.Paul MN(100% Onsite)
Duration: 12Months
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